General Discussion

2019:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jul/12/nancy-pelosis-renewed-attacks-on-aoc-arent-just-disrespectful-theyre-dangerous

Since that time, they have both had the good sense to not tangle in public. Pelosi learned that AOC could not be bullied, and they are both better off trying to find common ground.

But the essential difference is that Pelosi was from the generations that viewed the job as making deals for votes whereas AOC, Warren, and many others more progressive view the job from the perspective of making lives better for Americans. They may be addressing the same problems and might end up in the same place, but the perspective is entirely different. Personally I prefer the starting point being "What would be very good for Americans?" versus "What kind of deal can we make?"

It is not a zero sum game where what one side gains the other loses. We can invest in things that lift everyone up, and also generate the economic activity to pay the bills. So I think it should start with the ideas, not the budgets.