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Independent Senator Bernie Sanders floated Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a potential presidential candidate in the 2028 elections, saying that even though it's "her decision to make," she is a "very, very good politician."

Speaking to Axios, Sanders said that he has been "out on the streets with her" and noticed how she responds when people come up to her. "It's so incredibly genuine and open."

Ocasio-Cortez is seemingly positioning herself to run for higher office, whether it is challenging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for his seat or to make a run for president.

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[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 6 points 2 hours ago (2 children)

She's my Rep, and I love her. I don't agree with her 100%, but I respect her, which is more than I can say about 99% of politicians.

That said, Bernie calling her a "very good politician" is not the compliment he thinks it is. Politicians should do anything they can to keep people from making the connection that at their core they are POLITICIANS.

NOBODY likes politicians.

[–] meep_launcher@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 hour ago

Idk I do like it when the people in government are aware of how the systems work and how to balance getting things done with keeping to core values as best you can. Inexperienced politicians tend to be loud but get nothing done, and eventually either get voted out or figure it out.

If you look at AOCs transformation over the years, you'll she's become much more pragmatic. Personally I see this as a good thing because I'm about to vote for 26 year old Kat Abughazaleh, and when she gets to Congress she's going to need someone who came from a similar position to help guide her, and AOC is exactly that person.

[–] nomy@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 hours ago

NOBODY likes politicians.

Pol·i·tics /ˈpäləˌtiks/: from the Latin poly- meaning many; and -tics, meaning blood sucking parasites.

[–] Nomorereddit@lemmy.today 6 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

I'm going to lose all my karma. But the democrats don't need a pretty face.They need a freaking platform.

she really doesn't have a chance anyway.She's too polarizing. Clinton was same the same way.

We need to beat the republicans, not keep throwing them.Elections. also our identity politics are cringeworthy

[–] Malek061@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

AOC can win. No more milk toast centrists.

[–] freddydunningkruger@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Let me join you in the karma loss:

Hillary Clinton: Lost to Donald Trump

Joe Biden: Beat Donald Trump

Kamala Harris: Lost to Donald Trump

There are too many Christian swing voters that will NOT vote for a female President, full stop, and that is baked into the Christian psyche. Christians are taught that Woman was first deceived by the serpent and disobeyed God first, and afterwards she took on the role of the serpent and directly tempted Man. It's why they do not elect a woman into ANY leadership roles within the church.

I don't know how many times the Democrats need to lose to learn this lesson, but the fact that nobody recognizes any of this doesn't bode well.

[–] mudkip@lemdro.id 3 points 5 hours ago (2 children)
[–] Aeao@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Republicans reverted back to nazis.

[–] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

Did you hear Kamala's endorsement of Mamdani? It was forced out of her like when you make a five year old apologise.

[–] mechoman444@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

The thing about AOC is that she can bring in the millennials which far out weigh the normal voting demographic.

Her first executive order should be to nullify all executive orders Donald Trump ever made.

Remove that man from history make everyone forget his name.

You know, kind of what happened with Caligula.

[–] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

Except we still remember Caligula.

[–] NovaSel@lemmy.world 4 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Funnily enough "Caligula" is actually a nickname (and one depised by the man himself). His actual name at birth was Gaius Julius Caesar (not to be confused with the famous Dictator Gaius Julius Caesar)

[–] mechoman444@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Ya... His uncle came up with it after he killed most of his family and sequester him and his sister to an island so he can mentally torture the boy for decades.

Or something like that.

[–] ContriteErudite@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

...and we still put people like Caligula into positions of power.

We're not going to make it, are we? :(

[–] jimjam5@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Hell yes. I’d vote for her any day of the week.

[–] freddydunningkruger@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

The problem isn't whether YOU will vote for her. It's whether everyone else will, including Christian swing voters. If you're curious about those numbers, just check out the voting demographics for Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris.

[–] leaf@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

She is much better than corporate sellout Gavin Newscom.

[–] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 1 points 3 hours ago

Sir, this is a crucial election. Only the finest corporate sellout will do.

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