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In reply to the discussion: Ocasio Cortez is going to be a problem for our party just watch. [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)two highly charismatic female politicians who are both notably good on stage and who both rocketed to national stardom. It was in no way a comparison of ideology or intelligence. Palin's old enough to be Ocasio-Cortez's mother and still dumb as 2 bags of rocks.
Ocasio-Cortez is, however, very young and inexperienced and she's unexpectedly managed to land an extremely competitive and coveted position which she could lose almost as quickly in 2 years. She needs to learn really fast. First impressions and all, she's only one of many newbies needing to hit the ground running.
And after all, that group is supposed to be demanding action from her, and she's supposed to be wondering how and if she's going to be able to come through. She's about to run smack into Republican power and, one hopes, come to understand what it means for her as a U.S. congresswoman.
Oh. Forgot my Palin point: Getting media attention as an ex- isn't nearly as easy as it is while in power. Just ask Palin.