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In reply to the discussion: AOC Apologizes to Constituents for Iron Dome Vote, Cites Rush to Vote for Her Decision [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)13. That's an exaggeration.
I think it takes a strong and smart leader to realize they made a mistake, admit it and fix it.
Really? That's an exaggeration. What exactly did she "fix" and how did she "fix" it? --- Or, do I just have unreasonably high expectations from people who are characterized as being strong and smart leaders.
The first part of your statement doesn't hold water either. This could have been easily avoided, and that's not smart. Blaming others or "circumstances" isn't smart... it's not owning one's mistake. All I'm trying to say is that in my estimation, a strong and smart leader would not be making excuses and offering justifications or go to such great lengths to offer weak criticisms of a political process that wasn't actually "rushed" and one that should (by now) be well-understood.
I wonder what the Jewish population is in her district? Will this hurt her going forward? Will her district be redrawn to include more Jewish Americans. I know that New York State has a large Jewish population... it seems unlikely to me that she would make a strong challenger to Chuck Schumer, but I certainly encourage her to try. It would be interesting to watch.
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AOC Apologizes to Constituents for Iron Dome Vote, Cites Rush to Vote for Her Decision [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Sep 2021
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I think it takes a strong and smart leader to realize they made a mistake, admit it and fix it.
marble falls
Sep 2021
#1
It looks like the community of Riverdale in the Bronx will be redistricted into NY-14....
George II
Sep 2021
#22
I speaking to AOC "present" vote, it's fallout, and AOC changing to a vote. I have no problems ...
marble falls
Sep 2021
#4
Steny Hoyer gave more than 24 hours notice, and the bill was almost identical to the provision....
George II
Sep 2021
#7
That's an excellent point. She makes it sound as if she labored with figuring it out all by herself...
NurseJackie
Sep 2021
#58
New York is not super progressive statewide...and I expect this vote will haunt her. I think
Demsrule86
Sep 2021
#10
I hope she runs against Schumer and tries to take his senate seat from him.
NurseJackie
Sep 2021
#15
This vote all but scotched any hope for state-wide office in New York. There are roughly...
George II
Sep 2021
#24
Voting against aid to Israel is a great way to open a Senatorial bid in New York State. Not!
George II
Sep 2021
#29
This wasn't even rushed, though. Those who voted no or present had plenty of time to review...
George II
Sep 2021
#32
More time was spent on crafting the "apology" than reading the actual bill.
NurseJackie
Sep 2021
#54
Ambitious politicians are known to straddle the line in order to serve their own career advancement.
lapucelle
Sep 2021
#18
It looks like in the days between the initial removal of Iron Dome from the overriding bill...
George II
Sep 2021
#23
Some would say it's underhanded to blame leadership for a politically calculated personal decision.
lapucelle
Sep 2021
#25
That's an excellent question. You're not the only one I've heard asking it.
NurseJackie
Sep 2021
#26
Just for fun: Here's a word-count comparison between the actual bill and her explanation...
NurseJackie
Sep 2021
#33