Before you attack the messenger and put your head in the sand please remember what it was like in 2016 with a Republican House, a Republican Senate, and Trump!
If we are going to save the planet, provide all our citizens with health care, fix immigration, and unite children with their mothers, among other important missions, we must first unite as one for the common good, not believe only what we believe as individuals.
A very disturbing poll was posted on Axios today: Exclusive poll: AOC defining Dems in swing states
Whether you like Axios or not, whether believe in this poll or any poll, there is a possibility that there is truth here. If so, we all have a big problem.
The poll in question is being circulated by top Democrats; it shows that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become a defining face for the Democratic party among a crucial group of swing voters.
The Democrats circulating the poll are concerned that “swing voters know and dislike socialism, warning it could cost them the House and the presidency.”
If true, the poll findings are very disturbing:
- Ocasio-Cortez was recognized by 74% of voters in the poll; 22% had a favorable view.
- Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota — another member of The Squad — was recognized by 53% of the voters; 9% (not a typo) had a favorable view.
Socialism was viewed favorably by 18% of the voters and unfavorably by 69%.
- Capitalism was 56% favorable; 32% unfavorable.
- “Socialism is toxic to these voters," said the top Democrat.
If we lose these crucial swing voters we could not only see Trump reelected but with a Republican controlled house and a stronger Republican controlled Senate.
I’m not taking anything away from AOC but burning down the house has its consequences. If you get a job and all you do is disagree and fight with the boss how long will you last at that job?
Sure the media has given AOC a very large platform that she can use for good or to burn down the house. Chose wisely, AOC. Please.
Is it worth sacrificing the many for the few?