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Gaugamela

(3,116 posts) Tue Jun 24, 2025, 08:09 PM Jun 2025

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AOC is becoming a powerhouse.

She’s always been great, but I think her Against Oligarchy tour with Bernie has really honed her skills.

Republicans tried to 'gotcha' three Democratic Governors in a hearing about sanctuary cities. AOC was having absolutely none of it!

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AOC is becoming a powerhouse. (Original Post) Gaugamela Jun 2025 OP

Today was not a good day for AOC Locutusofborg Jun 2025 #1

This had nothing to do with AOC JI7 Jun 2025 #2

On the contrary, it's Democrats like these Gaugamela Jun 2025 #4

Seems like not a good day for America AZProgressive Jun 2025 #5

If Mamdani wins in NYC SocialDemocrat61 Jun 2025 #10

No, it was a bad (and shameful) day for those 128 Democrats who didn't choie Jun 2025 #12

Yes it was a shameful day. flashman13 Jun 2025 #13

K&R 2naSalit Jun 2025 #3

Just started watching the first segment Bettie Jun 2025 #6

Republican swarm. Gaugamela Jun 2025 #11

AOC is sharp as a TACK.... democratsruletheday Jun 2025 #7

That remains to be seen. The large majority of Gaugamela Jun 2025 #8

Maybe Schumer will decide to retire when his term is up JI7 Jun 2025 #9

She will be the next president of the United States. SSJVegeta Jun 2025 #14

+1 Gaugamela Jun 2025 #15

She has great political instincts. Music Man Jun 2025 #16

Brave. Brilliant. Beautiful. Kid Berwyn Jun 2025 #17

Locutusofborg

(575 posts)

1. Today was not a good day for AOC

Reply to Gaugamela (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 08:26 PM

Jun 2025

"128 Democrats cross the aisle and help Republicans block AOC-backed bid to impeach Trump over Iran strikes"
https://news.yahoo.com/news/128-democrats-cross-aisle-help-221410974.html

JI7

(93,030 posts)

2. This had nothing to do with AOC

Reply to Locutusofborg (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 08:28 PM

Jun 2025

Gaugamela

(3,116 posts)

4. On the contrary, it's Democrats like these

Reply to Locutusofborg (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 08:40 PM

Jun 2025

that make AOC stand out. She always does what she thinks is right, not what's politically expedient. Those other Dems are no doubt sucking up to AIPAC.

AZProgressive

(29,794 posts)

5. Seems like not a good day for America

Reply to Locutusofborg (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 08:41 PM

Jun 2025

If Mamdani wins it will be a good day for her considering it was her endorsement that likely swayed the election.

SocialDemocrat61

(6,541 posts)

10. If Mamdani wins in NYC

Reply to Locutusofborg (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 09:06 PM

Jun 2025

it will be a great day for her. She’ll be seen as a kingmaker in the party.

choie

(6,465 posts)

12. No, it was a bad (and shameful) day for those 128 Democrats who didn't

Reply to Locutusofborg (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 09:14 PM

Jun 2025

vote to impeach trump.

flashman13

(1,821 posts)

13. Yes it was a shameful day.

Reply to choie (Reply #12)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 09:20 PM

Jun 2025

2naSalit

(99,212 posts)

3. K&R

Reply to Gaugamela (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 08:35 PM

Jun 2025

Bettie

(19,157 posts)

6. Just started watching the first segment

Reply to Gaugamela (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 08:49 PM

Jun 2025

and boy howdy, that first congressman questioning the governors was insanely stupid and near-incoherent. Certainly doesn't know how words go together.

Gaugamela

(3,116 posts)

11. Republican swarm.

Reply to Bettie (Reply #6)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 09:11 PM

Jun 2025

democratsruletheday

(1,806 posts)

7. AOC is sharp as a TACK....

Reply to Gaugamela (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 08:55 PM

Jun 2025

and I respect the shit outta her but she has no real national appeal IMO. That's an indictment on the knuckle draggers who voted the Orange stain in twice....not her.

Gaugamela

(3,116 posts)

8. That remains to be seen. The large majority of

Reply to democratsruletheday (Reply #7)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 09:03 PM

Jun 2025

Americans don't know who she is. But one thing we do know is that run of the mill centrist Democrats have no national appeal.

JI7

(93,030 posts)

9. Maybe Schumer will decide to retire when his term is up

Reply to Gaugamela (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 09:05 PM

Jun 2025

and she can run for his seat.

SSJVegeta

(2,090 posts)

14. She will be the next president of the United States.

Reply to Gaugamela (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 09:42 PM

Jun 2025

I was fairly certain that the moment she endorsed him, he won.

I had some doubts, but I was right!

Gaugamela

(3,116 posts)

15. +1

Reply to SSJVegeta (Reply #14)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 09:55 PM

Jun 2025

Music Man

(1,663 posts)

16. She has great political instincts.

Reply to Gaugamela (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2025, 10:51 PM

Jun 2025

Kid Berwyn

(22,449 posts)

17. Brave. Brilliant. Beautiful.

Reply to Gaugamela (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 11:18 AM

Jun 2025

Erudite. Charming. Compelling…

Let her wait her turn.

OK?

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