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KelleyKramer

(8,985 posts) Tue Nov 20, 2018, 03:30 AM Nov 2018

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez On Her Plans In Congress - All In - MSNBC

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez On Her Plans In Congress | All In | MSNBC

Congresswoman-Elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez talks about not being bullied by the right, taking action on climate change, Amazon's plans in New York, and more.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez On Her Plans In Congress - All In - MSNBC (Original Post) KelleyKramer Nov 2018 OP

My one criticism is that she is okay with LuvLoogie Nov 2018 #1

She is endearingly earnest... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #2

Just like doctors out of medical school, they eventually get corrupted by the system mitch96 Nov 2018 #3

LuvLoogie

(7,040 posts)

1. My one criticism is that she is okay with

Reply to KelleyKramer (Original post)

Tue Nov 20, 2018, 04:59 AM

Nov 2018

SJD's pushing for open primaries. I think she is going to be a quick learner, though.

I started out skeptical of her. I am now feeling more ready to defend her. She's young and idealistic, but she seems like she is willing and ready to do the work.

I would keep pushing back on the open primaries thing with her, though.

hlthe2b

(102,403 posts)

2. She is endearingly earnest...

Reply to KelleyKramer (Original post)

Tue Nov 20, 2018, 08:33 AM

Nov 2018

but I can only hope she accepts that she has a steep learning curve. The potential is there, for sure.

mitch96

(13,926 posts)

3. Just like doctors out of medical school, they eventually get corrupted by the system