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In reply to the discussion: Ocasio Cortez is a uniter, not a divider [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)set aside the votes of millions of Democrats, and effectively appoint the trailing candidate as our nominee. This is a terrible sign for the future.
Now me, I dumped my last notion that I could support a candidate who'd do that, buried it, and stomped the earth hard over it the first time I heard it said, and was newly outraged every time it was repeated, and then when it was actually done.
She was part of this the entire time and did not renounce it during this campaign. I didn't mention the serious character and judgement questions that raises, but I am now. I only support people who believe fiercely in democracy for office in our democratic republic. Anything else is dangerously stupid.
I would never have done that, not at her age or any other. But age is the best excuse I can offer for her shockingly unprincipled behavior, so here it is. Maybe she needs more time to firm up her beliefs.