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Uncle Joe

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Sun Nov 17, 2019, 06:06 PM Nov 2019

Democrats Not Headed Too Far Left, Says Ocasio-Cortez, 'We Are Bringing the Party Home' [View all]



As part of a wave of reaction to comments made by former President Barack Obama who reportedly suggested to "liberal wealthy" party donors late last week that some Democrats were going "too far left," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded by saying progressives are not pushing in some new, radical direction but rather trying to it back to where it came from.

"I want to be the party of the New Deal again," tweeted the freshman Democrat from New York on Saturday, referencing the era of progressive change under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt last century.

"The party of the Civil Rights Act, the one that electrified this nation and fights for all people. For that, many would call us radical," she said.




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https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/11/17/democrats-not-headed-too-far-left-says-ocasio-cortez-we-are-bringing-party-home

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She is 100% correct, and that is what scares the mega donors and their puppets nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 2019 #1
Nobody's scared of AOC or "commondreams" propaganda. Tarheel_Dem Nov 2019 #4
Nobody's inspired by donor-driven politics BeyondGeography Nov 2019 #5
Yep... paleotn Nov 2019 #104
Don't count on it. Sherman A1 Nov 2019 #28
They sure are... AOC rocks!! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2019 #137
Uh Oh. The first 2 posts in this thread encapsulize wnylib Nov 2019 #86
those lines have been drawn for a long time rampartc Nov 2019 #201
But they are especially significant now when wnylib Nov 2019 #218
Focus on DownriverDem Nov 2019 #107
Seems that is a tiny little overlooked fact by all the arm chair experts here Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #112
There will be ONCE AGAIN a hard push by some to go to the left, which I would love Eliot Rosewater Nov 2019 #151
No leftist has ever won the White House. Aquaria Nov 2019 #166
It's about the branding, folks. Eyeball_Kid Nov 2019 #190
The left including Ocasio-Cortez need to do their homework first before they bring the Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #191
isnt that what she is doing? LeftTurn3623 Nov 2019 #239
No she is working at the primary level...to win for what she calls the progressive part of the Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #240
+1000% Sherman A1 Nov 2019 #27
Might be good idea to get the WH and Senate then legislate as left as we can. brush Nov 2019 #147
That is what I am concerned about. POLLING will tell us what to do. If POLLING says Eliot Rosewater Nov 2019 #200
Liberals are pragmatic progressives. Things have to be achievable or we're... brush Nov 2019 #203
Yes, a liberal was a progressive before the term was created or caught on, and some of us Eliot Rosewater Nov 2019 #206
Come on Aquaria Nov 2019 #161
Yes, yes and yes. BeckyDem Nov 2019 #192
Oh yes so afraid tymorial Nov 2019 #226
According to Nate-Democratic voters are closer to Biden than Warren/sanders Gothmog Nov 2019 #235
It's what keeps me in the Democratic Party. Nanjeanne Nov 2019 #2
Not me. A commitment to liberalism is what makes the Democratic Party my unwavering home. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #8
That's what makes it a democracy. And what makes it great! Nanjeanne Nov 2019 #12
About the New Deal: FDR had Dem Congress and still had to compromise... brush Nov 2019 #152
I wish for this time's New Deal. The 30s and the 60s were their times. Nanjeanne Nov 2019 #157
That I can agree with. brush Nov 2019 #174
It's all about coming home to the Democratic Party's progressive roots. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2019 #138
We can't embrace our progressive roots in a center left country and win elections...and every Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #193
she is right and wherever we bring it it will be far left of the fascists regardless. nt yaesu Nov 2019 #3
FDR must be rolling in his grave. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #6
The abandonment of the original New Deal was overseen by centrist Dems over the last 30 yrs BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #39
Sure pal. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #40
Why do you think we need a new New Deal then? BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #50
Spot on. nt Quixote1818 Nov 2019 #63
Nah. The much disparaged by the left Bill Clinton ENDED the Age of Reaganism... The Valley Below Nov 2019 #70
Bill Clinton was very much a case of "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em". Obama even praised Reagan. BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #73
LOL. No pal. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #74
Wow, where have you been the past 30 years. This is common knowledge. Quixote1818 Nov 2019 #77
Me? I've been volunteering to elect Democrats and voting every time. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #81
"Liberal" Democrats like Uncle Joe? BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #84
Well, I have been on DU since 2003 and these discussions used to be common place Quixote1818 Nov 2019 #85
No. Thank goodness I've never heard Bill Clinton disparaged is such a fashion. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #93
Ah, yes. Triangulation.... paleotn Nov 2019 #119
Seems like you have some very serious issues with the last two Democratic presidents? The Valley Below Nov 2019 #120
Umm, Bill..... paleotn Nov 2019 #125
LOL. Sounds like you are back-peddling as fast as you can after trashing our last two presidents. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #127
Again with the same false dillema fallacy... ehrnst Nov 2019 #211
If boomer_wv Nov 2019 #167
I'm a big fan of both these two former presidents. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #169
I agree boomer_wv Nov 2019 #171
From Nancy MacLean's "Democracy in Chains": betsuni Nov 2019 #129
I hear you, but.... paleotn Nov 2019 #136
Sorry, Bill.... paleotn Nov 2019 #96
Flaming people? LOL. Standing up for liberal Democratic presidents "offends" you? The Valley Below Nov 2019 #115
I don't think so. paleotn Nov 2019 #121
LOL. You trash Bill Clinton and accuse *me* of trashing Democrats? The Valley Below Nov 2019 #123
Post removed Post removed Nov 2019 #132
Strange on a pro-Democrat website to have our past presidents called "Democratic overlords." The Valley Below Nov 2019 #133
Um, where did I state that? paleotn Nov 2019 #142
You deny it, and then you double down. Too funny! The Valley Below Nov 2019 #145
..Democratic overlords.."..?! not a very wise term Cha Nov 2019 #236
Interesting... a false dillema, attacking a straw man, and an ad hominem attack ehrnst Nov 2019 #205
... George II Nov 2019 #212
For someone who' been a member here at DU KPN Nov 2019 #176
Too funny! Praising Democratic presidents on a pro-Democratic forum is considered antagonistic? The Valley Below Nov 2019 #178
.... KPN Nov 2019 #194
Rachael Maddow calls herself an Eisenhower democrat Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #100
Rachael Maddow isn't trying to be the Democratic nominee for President. BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #113
No...really??? I was responding to a post about racheal maddow Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #131
You were responding to an accurate description of a president or presidential candidate. BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #139
Go away...it's a statement of fact Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #179
A lot of the folks in the far left camp have hatred for Obama BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #208
I really admire President Obama. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #209
+100000 BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #210
Remember when BS was suggesting that Obama should be primaried for his 2nd term? NurseJackie Nov 2019 #213
Oh I remember it well BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #220
▶▶▶ Biden remembers it too... NurseJackie Nov 2019 #251
Where do you get this stuff?? Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #80
That's rubbish! Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #99
Reagan was an advocate of universal health care? Who knew? brooklynite Nov 2019 #188
Ended the "Age of Reaganism"? Stargleamer Nov 2019 #253
Not pure enough for you? The Valley Below Nov 2019 #254
You may need to go home and do some homework then. Quixote1818 Nov 2019 #62
LOL. Thank you. I hardly need a lecture on the history of the Democratic Party. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #67
Then respond with some actual articles and facts Quixote1818 Nov 2019 #72
Try this one. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #76
New Poll Shows Basically Everyone Likes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #83
A year old "online poll" that didn't identify AOC The Valley Below Nov 2019 #87
Sounds like when Democratic proposals are presented w/o the color of RW propaganda, people like them BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #110
Agree! People are quick to overlook AOC, and I will say this kindly...missteps Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #111
+1000 sheshe2 Nov 2019 #217
Here's some eye popping numbers/ facts for you. NYT/Sienna poll Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #98
President Obama set a record for Wall Street funding when running for president. betsuni Nov 2019 #90
Actually the abandonment of the new deal Dem4Life1102 Nov 2019 #54
Oh, right. Which is why Truman tried to build on the New Deal in 1948 with the Fair Deal. BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #60
Read some history Dem4Life1102 Nov 2019 #64
The idea that being a hard-nosed Cold Warrior is incomparable with having a social conscience BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #69
Recognizing reality and history Dem4Life1102 Nov 2019 #91
Sort of like what you're doing? BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #117
Projection Dem4Life1102 Nov 2019 #153
Post removed Post removed Nov 2019 #155
Oh but the facts in the those big history books... such pesky little things!! Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #116
Exactly Dem4Life1102 Nov 2019 #154
Sure Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #78
LOL stonecutter357 Nov 2019 #134
You're joking. Right? paleotn Nov 2019 #92
Hardly. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #95
Thought so. paleotn Nov 2019 #97
On November 9 my Congressman, John Larson, was meeting with constituents in Hartford... George II Nov 2019 #7
Excellent point. NurseJackie Nov 2019 #14
I can't speak for all of them, but I can for some... George II Nov 2019 #18
I can't blame then for being dissatisfied. NurseJackie Nov 2019 #20
I've met three of our state's five members of Congress (well, Esty was one of those three.... George II Nov 2019 #24
They were responsible and took their position seriously.... NurseJackie Nov 2019 #32
Ocasio-Cortez Viewed Favorably by Majority of Voters in Her District BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #102
Here are the top two headlines from your link: George II Nov 2019 #114
Ahh! The voice of recent history...thank you. She will crash and burn at this rate Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #181
Reminder: That's from April, 7 months ago and only 3 months into her term.... George II Nov 2019 #189
i wouldn't say that single metric can determine good or bad members. Kurt V. Nov 2019 #29
Not that in of itself, but meeting with and knowing one's constituents goes a long way toward... George II Nov 2019 #31
i would like to see if there is a correlation bt the great legislators of our time and their trips Kurt V. Nov 2019 #52
Some legislators don't go back to their districts during the entire recess, but they stay in DC.... George II Nov 2019 #55
and some legislators don't go back home bc their gerrymandered district (repubs) Kurt V. Nov 2019 #65
If they don't like them how do they get elected? George II Nov 2019 #109
Holding town halls in one's district is something to be encouraged Gothmog Nov 2019 #234
New Deal and Civil Rights were possible because Democrats had majorities in legislature. betsuni Nov 2019 #9
But we may be in control of both Sen & the House AND the Pres after the next election! flying_wahini Nov 2019 #11
Unlikely; I doubt Kelly can win Arizona, even if we sweep the rest LongtimeAZDem Nov 2019 #22
Whaaaaaaaaaat? W_HAMILTON Nov 2019 #26
Sinema barely beat McSally, in part because McSally ran such a horrid campaign. But Kelly LongtimeAZDem Nov 2019 #58
Oh I think Kelly has a very good shot Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #122
I hope you're right, but the opposition hasn't even mentioned the gun issue. It will LongtimeAZDem Nov 2019 #144
And as you hope I'm right I hope you're wrong Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #182
Gardner in CO is by far the surest one that will go down, but I do think we flip AZ as well Celerity Nov 2019 #249
you do realise there are 13 flippable seats, AZ is not necessary to regain the majority Celerity Nov 2019 #248
So much for "forward thinking", eh? George II Nov 2019 #19
The socialists of his day called FDR a plutocrat, a corporatist, and worse... The Valley Below Nov 2019 #10
+1 Docreed2003 Nov 2019 #13
You are right. There are many things FDR stood for that are a problem for me as Nanjeanne Nov 2019 #17
The whole "taxing the rich" from the past is a false premise. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #23
The facts about tax revenue: PETRUS Nov 2019 #36
A Twitter graph of RATES is meaningless. My numbers are correct; regardless of ANY rates. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #56
That's not a graph of rates. PETRUS Nov 2019 #66
Why does the title say "Total Tax Rate" then? MichMan Nov 2019 #75
Because it combines all taxes paid (Federal, State, municipal, etc.). nt PETRUS Nov 2019 #82
But combining local, state & city taxes clouds the issue. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #88
That's a pretty wordy way of avoiding the admission that you were wrong. PETRUS Nov 2019 #89
Of course it does. The feds dont take our state and local taxes. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #159
You are sidestepping and grasping at straws. PETRUS Nov 2019 #196
Nowhere in that chart is there anything stating taxes collected MichMan Nov 2019 #198
It's not immediately apparent if you're not looking beyond my post. PETRUS Nov 2019 #219
Really? Didn't know that. I think of the Revenue Tax Act of 1935 being a part Nanjeanne Nov 2019 #42
You are correct with the rates. But what was actually PAID is all that matters. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #57
Oh well if that's all that matters. Nanjeanne Nov 2019 #59
Well, obviously. Real revenue is what matters, not feel-good BS. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #207
His WPA discriminated against disabled people loyalsister Nov 2019 #38
Yes as I said - definitely flawed and hopefully if we instituted something like Nanjeanne Nov 2019 #47
Not only that, his son signed amendments loyalsister Nov 2019 #105
I mean really... let's trash every good dem ever ..for what. We ALL have our faults Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #126
He isn't here to confirm or deny whether he thinks the difference is positive loyalsister Nov 2019 #135
And he was called a warmonger. betsuni Nov 2019 #21
How could I have left out that little detail? The Valley Below Nov 2019 #25
that shows a progression of all the parties you mention since then. Kurt V. Nov 2019 #30
Not sure if I'm following your point. The Valley Below Nov 2019 #35
all those groups, the socialist, new dealers and today's democratic party have progressed or Kurt V. Nov 2019 #48
Hey WELCOME to DU ChubbyStar Nov 2019 #37
Well said Dem4Life1102 Nov 2019 #53
You nailed that one. When aoc has some political capital to wield then.... Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #124
Yup. Voltaire2 Nov 2019 #15
Once again i like AOC's responce SterlingPound Nov 2019 #16
She's the best melman Nov 2019 #33
"Those types"? Whatever are you talking about? George II Nov 2019 #41
The people that hate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez melman Nov 2019 #44
Like the ones who hate HRC. ehrnst Nov 2019 #199
... NurseJackie Nov 2019 #221
I know. That was just too easy. ehrnst Nov 2019 #222
If someone hands it to you on a platter... NurseJackie Nov 2019 #224
It was like someone sang "Shave and a haircut...." ehrnst Nov 2019 #225
TWO BITS!!! NurseJackie Nov 2019 #228
SEE WHAT I MEAN!!!!!??? ehrnst Nov 2019 #229
I won't speak for Melman Mariana Nov 2019 #46
Fair question. H2O Man Nov 2019 #202
Sharice Davids... NurseJackie Nov 2019 #223
Katie Porter... they really fear her even more. She's quiet, doesn't crave the spotlight ehrnst Nov 2019 #227
Katie Porter H2O Man Nov 2019 #231
Oh, of course not. H2O Man Nov 2019 #230
Nobody accused you of saying that. NurseJackie Nov 2019 #243
+1000. (nt) ehrnst Nov 2019 #244
Thank you! H2O Man Nov 2019 #245
I appreciate some things, and worry about others. (nt) ehrnst Nov 2019 #232
I am guessing they are talking about Republicans who hate her Quixote1818 Nov 2019 #148
bwahahahahaha!!!! George II Nov 2019 #150
Well, that is exactly how it comes across. Pretty much every Quixote1818 Nov 2019 #175
Well, you asked "Are you suggesting you hate AOC?". So, are YOU suggesting I "hate AOC"? George II Nov 2019 #247
This post got alerted, melman. Mariana Nov 2019 #49
Very odd indeed melman Nov 2019 #51
The anti-Bernie extremists despise AOC...we all know who they are. nt Lucky Luciano Nov 2019 #94
Indeed, it did. H2O Man Nov 2019 #204
Uh-huh. NurseJackie Nov 2019 #241
I don't hate her. She's inexperienced and quick to rush in without all the facts Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #128
Over the target catching flak, as they say. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2019 #140
we need the new green deal. Its imperative Kurt V. Nov 2019 #34
She's right, Democrats aren't headed too far to the left, mostly because the Democrats... George II Nov 2019 #43
K n R JoeOtterbein Nov 2019 #45
Too far left warmfeet Nov 2019 #61
That's a winning message, Uncle Joe, not talks of a revolution. beastie boy Nov 2019 #68
Blacks and Independents are not going to vote for Pete. Warren or Bernie** MRDAWG Nov 2019 #71
How are we not treestar Nov 2019 #79
Justice Democrats believe the following: betsuni Nov 2019 #118
Agree Ferrets are Cool Nov 2019 #101
Yes!! This is who we are as a party and as a nation AllyCat Nov 2019 #103
Exactly. Right on AOC. CentralMass Nov 2019 #106
I have yet to disagree with AOC. dchill Nov 2019 #108
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #130
Democrats 'home" has never been that far left. Every time she speaks we lose doc03 Nov 2019 #141
Indeed. (nt) ehrnst Nov 2019 #237
Kicking for AOC democrank Nov 2019 #143
I wish she didn't toss Democrats under the bus so consistently ismnotwasm Nov 2019 #146
The Party is moving left - as it should. So, who's throwing who under the bus here? BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #149
What the hell are you talking about? ismnotwasm Nov 2019 #160
AOC was responding the way people being unfairly criticized should. BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #163
Apparently, throwing Democrats under the bus is appropriate when... TreasonousBastard Nov 2019 #158
AOC and Bernie aren't the right kind of Democrats for you? BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #164
I see what you did there... TreasonousBastard Nov 2019 #168
For the record Dem4Life1102 Nov 2019 #180
And your post is proof of treasonbastards post #158 Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #183
Warren's latest health plan is causing concerns for some centrist, moderate and rural Democrats Gothmog Nov 2019 #216
I'll listen to Obama (and Pelosi, and HRC) rather than AOC. highplainsdem Nov 2019 #156
She really should study a bit of history before shooting her mouth off... TreasonousBastard Nov 2019 #162
And the racist Dems that opposed it then became Republicans. Maybe you should study a bit. BuffaloJackalope Nov 2019 #165
I am well aware of that. I even know that LBJ admitted they lost the South by... TreasonousBastard Nov 2019 #170
maybe didn't read your post?? Just wants to pot stir. Angry...all of the above Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #184
testify sister Capt. America Nov 2019 #172
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #173
Right on AOC! KPN Nov 2019 #177
She is correct and Bernie will lead the way. Joe941 Nov 2019 #185
When did the Democratic Party fight for Queer Liberation then stop? Otto Lidenbrock Nov 2019 #186
Easy to say when your home is a D+29 safe Blue District. brooklynite Nov 2019 #187
Great. More astroturf divisions being created under the pretense of "more progressive than thou" LanternWaste Nov 2019 #195
Polling does not support this claim by AOC Gothmog Nov 2019 #197
AOC 2028 samir.g Nov 2019 #214
Florida Democrats want a moderate. Gothmog Nov 2019 #215
Support for a public option has been increasing, and for Medicare-for-All has been decreasing Gothmog Nov 2019 #233
I love AOC LeftTurn3623 Nov 2019 #238
As do I LeftTurn. Uncle Joe Nov 2019 #242
How Moderates Are Seizing the Moment in the Democratic Primary Gothmog Nov 2019 #246
Obama tells Democrats worried about the primary field to 'chill out' Gothmog Nov 2019 #250
She like myself gibraltar72 Nov 2019 #252
Polling show MFAIs a bad idea Gothmog Nov 2019 #255
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