AOC, and progressives in general, taking over the Democratic party is the only hope for its successful continuation. Assuming we have elections.
She’s young, she could decide to run for Chuck’s Senate seat in 2028. She would be just as compelling a Presidential candidate in 2032 or 2036…
… But if a fair election is held in 2028, it is essential that Democtats field the best possible candidate, not just the next one up. (Hi, Gavin!) If AOC thinks that’s her, then I will happily support that. If she supports someone else (Booker, Walz, etc), I will also be listening. But if we fuck this one up, and Vance or Eric Trump or Sean Hannity get elected, that might be game over for Democracy here. We may not get another chance.
As a NY State resident, I am eagerly looking forward to voting for AOC in some capacity in 2028, whether it’s for Senator, VP, or President. I’ll let her decide where she thinks she can create the most change.
Eh if it’s just Vance running, I wouldn’t be too worried. The man has the charisma of a flopping fish
They might put him forward precisely because he has no charisma. The understanding would be that Trump was calling the shots, even if he didn’t hold the office. Puppets stop flopping around once their controller puts their hand up their ass and grabs the controls
She IS the leader of the Democratic Party.
If only by forfeit.
Lol yeah, she’s touring the country throwing rallies while Schumer is trying to lead, “We stand with Israel. We will win.” chants with the least amount of charisma possible and Jefferies is doing interviews and insisting the Democrats’ biggest issue is messaging.
God willing
this is one case where I hope McCarthy is right. Might be a few election cycles before some tangible change, but it needs to happen.
Cheers bro i’ll drink to that
Sure looks like republicans are scared of AOC.
But centrists saw a progressive woman seizing the moment and suddenly decided that women can’t win.