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SocialDemocrat61

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Thu May 1, 2025, 08:24 AM May 1

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When asked if she's running for President, AOC responded:

“To me, this moment is not about campaigns or elections or about politics. It’s about making sure people are protected,” she said.
“And we’ve got people that are getting locked up for exercising their First Amendment rights, we’re getting two-year-olds getting deported into cells in Honduras, we’re getting people about to get kicked off of Medicaid. That, to me, is the most important thing.”

I don't understand why some seem to hate her so much.
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Love this quote [View all] SocialDemocrat61 May 1 OP
She's like Cassandra to the conservative, the GOP, to misogynists: always telling the truth; never believed. marble falls May 1 #1
She challenges the status quo - werdna May 1 #4
Not just conservatives SocialDemocrat61 May 1 #5
Several? More than that. Democrats have a conservative wing. My BiL and wife are ... marble falls May 1 #6
I think part of the reason MaineNative May 1 #9
They've been fooled so much, Reagan, Bush, Mango T. Jebus, Mango T. Jebus2, they trust no one. marble falls May 1 #25
That is 100% correct. I mentioned her in a conversation and a woman I know, who is a Democrat, said Escurumbele May 1 #31
In many cases they may not have been explicitly told to dislike her LastDemocratInSC May 2 #39
She's a woman, speaking truth. mwmisses4289 May 1 #2
EXACTLYY! niyad May 1 #8
Yes, exactly! SharonAnn May 1 #11
I hate misogyny ❗ Duppers May 1 #13
Also, many people automatically dislike a woman for being young & attractive or for not tblue37 May 1 #37
Yep. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 2 #42
Most excellent malaise May 1 #3
The more I hear of her, the more I value her. NNadir May 1 #7
They hate her so much for the reason she addresses here: she cares more about the American people than she does about Martin68 May 1 #10
I would like to see her as VP candidate in '28. 3Hotdogs May 1 #12
I don't understand why some seem to hate her so much. poozwah May 1 #14
It's the Hillary treatment. Beowulf42 May 1 #15
agreed justsomeguy01 May 1 #16
Simple: Brown. No Y chromosome. "Uppity." THAT'S why people hate her so much. n/t TygrBright May 1 #17
Yes. That makes her a threat to the status quo. soldierant May 2 #38
They know she's right. rickyhall May 1 #18
"I don't understand why some seem to hate her so much" Ray Bruns May 1 #19
Bitchcraft: the art of pissing someone off Dr. T May 1 #20
I love that Unwind Your Mind May 1 #24
I can answer your question! AKwannabe May 1 #21
She's Got My Vote! Mr.Bee May 1 #22
The right-wing of the party sees her as a danger to playing it safe because she talks about issues and ethics. Ping Tung May 1 #23
I like her. She would make a great senator. OLDMDDEM May 1 #26
She's great! Bluepinky May 1 #27
I think she's always been a gifted quick-thinking communicator stillcool May 1 #28
People are jealous and feel threatened MadameButterfly May 1 #29
The neo-conservative propaganda machine Tesha May 1 #30
She isn't afraid of telling the 'emperor' that he has no clothes Ruby the Liberal May 1 #32
AOC is smart and sassy. I like smart and sassy. Clouds Passing May 1 #33
AOC tells the truth and has more intellect than all her counterparts. The truth is under attack. Tootbsb May 1 #34
I would like to see her as the next house democratic leader yliza May 1 #35
have you seen the garbage they post about her? mahina May 1 #36
She's fighting for the people, not out for a photo op wendyb-NC May 2 #40
I'm a 78 year-old... GiqueCee May 2 #41
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