The stunning win by Ocasio-Cortez against the would be new speaker is a seismic win.

[onecaliberal]

What do you all think it means?

Update to add: Alexandria was outspent 18-1. She’s a great candidate and will make a great Congresswoman.

[shanny]

1. to the left, to the left, to the left left left...

our policies have not been firing up our voters. hers did.

[onecaliberal]

4. Agree. So excited for her.

[Tavarious Jackson]

2. I think voters want energy.

They want to be fired up and not told to be civil in this climate.

[NurseJackie]

3. It's a reflection of changing demographics in that particular area.

Although I'm sure for some people it will be very tempting to make more of it than it really is.

[wonkwest]

5. A young woman of color

with progressive ideals, in a safely blue district, and an opponent who is going out gracious and classy.

I hope she's the first among many.

[onecaliberal]

8. I certainly hope so.

[NY_20th]

6. Women are ticked off.

[onecaliberal]

10. A lot of us are pissed off. Let's hope it makes people sit up and take notice.

[NY_20th]

11. So far, they haven't seemed to notice,

but it's hasn't stopped us.

[brooklynite]

7. Voters in an absolutely safe D district are more liberal than other voters.

[marylandblue]

9. For years, Republican voters pulled their party to the right

The same thing is now starting to happen on the left. IMHO, if the blue wave happens, the result will be a more balanced country.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

12. Progressivism is alive and well!!