Democrat lawmakers are concerned about 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who beat ten-term House Democrat Joe Crowley in the recent Queens-Bronx district primary.
But their objection is not because she is making a fool of herself with half-baked, idiotic notions that make her sound more like Miss Teen South Carolina than someone positioning herself to win the House seat.
No, their worry is not about policy; They want to silence her because they want to hold on to…Power.
Frustrated Democratic lawmakers are offering Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez some advice: Cool it.
Ocasio-Cortez stunned the political world with her upset primary victory last month over Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.), the head of the House Democratic Caucus and a rising star within the party.
But while the improbable win made Ocasio-Cortez an overnight progressive superstar, a number of House Democrats are up in arms over her no-holds-barred approach, particularly her recent accusation that Crowley, who has endorsed her candidacy, is seeking to topple her bid with a third-party run.
Some legislators are voicing concerns that Ocasio-Cortez appears set on using her newfound star power to attack Democrats from the left flank, threatening to divide the party — and undermine its chances at retaking the House — in a midterm election year when leaders are scrambling to form a united front against President Trump and Republicans.
The members are not mincing words, warning that Ocasio-Cortez is making enemies of soon-to-be colleagues even before she arrives on Capitol Hill, as she’s expected to do after November’s midterms.
“She’s carrying on and she ain’t gonna make friends that way,” said Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.). “Joe conceded, wished her well, said he would support her … so she doesn’t know what the hell she’s talking about.”“She’s not asking my advice,” he added, “[but] I would do it differently, rather than make enemies of people.”
Asked if Ocasio-Cortez is, indeed, making enemies of fellow Democrats, Pascrell didn’t hesitate.
“Yes,” he said. “No doubt about it.”
Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) offered a similar message, saying success in the 435-member House comes slowly — and hinges largely on the ability of lawmakers to forge constructive relationships with other members. Alienating more senior lawmakers within your own party, he warned, will only stifle the ability of Ocasio-Cortez to get anything done — even despite her newfound celebrity.
“Meteors fizz out,” Hastings said. “What she will learn in this institution is that it’s glacial to begin with, and therefore no matter how far you rise, that’s just how far you will ultimately get your comeuppance.”….
Here are some of her recent gems, for your listening, um, displeasure:
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: "We have to occupy all of it. We need to occupy every airport, we need to occupy every border, we need to occupy every ICE office…" pic.twitter.com/j2yaAcYCNT
— Ryan Saavedra 🇺🇸 (@RealSaavedra) July 18, 2018
No comment on this one, just watch. pic.twitter.com/hyUygoT1GK
— Ryan Saavedra 🇺🇸 (@RealSaavedra) July 18, 2018
Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attacks Israel, calls them the occupiers of Palestine.
When pressed on what she meant she struggled to give an answer and then admitted she does not know what she is talking about. pic.twitter.com/e3Uq1eupD3
— Ryan Saavedra 🇺🇸 (@RealSaavedra) July 16, 2018
Joe Lieberman Endorses Crowley Over Ocasio-Cortez in New York Congressional Race
She’s a “true believer”. Socialism is just a misspelling for Communism. They are one and the same – except Socialists just put a pretty face on the same authoritarian principles.
This is the end product of the education system over the past 35 years. NO institution has done more deliberate damage to this country than it.
AMEN!! . Government ‘education’ is such a travesty.