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Progressives Up in Arms After AOC Loses Key Committee Seat (www.thedailybeast.com)

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Progressives criticized House Democrats for choosing Rep. Gerry Connolly over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the top Democratic seat on the House Oversight Committee.

The 131-84 vote, reportedly influenced by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, sparked backlash against the party’s “gerontocracy,” with critics like MSNBC’s Joy Reid and others arguing it prioritizes seniority over fresh ideas.

Connolly defended the decision, citing his experience, but progressives argued it reflects the Democratic Party’s resistance to change, hindering its ability to address future challenges and energize younger voters.

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[-] TheLowestStone@lemmy.world 24 points 1 week ago

I'll believe they are "up in arms" as soon as they actually do anything.

[-] nandeEbisu@lemmy.world 24 points 1 week ago

I'm not actually that surprised a vote by a bunch of politicians was decided based on politics and not which candidate was a better fit.

[-] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 23 points 1 week ago

Jesus Christ, these people don't learn.

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[-] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 1 week ago

There is NO TIME to do something about the Democratic party better than NOW.

Nothing much going on, no major elections, let's just get ourselves in shape for 2028. Or 2032 of it takes that long, but DAMNIT, let's get started!

They want a leadership power struggle? They want to play games, like everything's ok, "This is fine?" Let's not. Instead of expressing disgust, wringing our hands, shaking our heads, let's start something new. RIGHT NOW.

Because even a year from now would be too late.

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[-] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

DNC: "Look what you made me do"

[-] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 week ago

Maybe use those arms for more than just finger-wagging.

[-] thermal_shock@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

slapping? maybe shooting?

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[-] VintageTech@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 week ago

And they wonder why people start hitting people over the head with hammers.

[-] Zementid@feddit.nl 7 points 1 week ago

Well... how about a third Party of Sanity?

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Sounds good. . . who's running it?

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world -1 points 1 week ago

Sorry. No. I did the math on this and I've determined that a vote for Sanity is just a vote for Trump.

You need to end FPTP voting first. So please call the republican congressperson in your gerrymandered district currently authoring the "Ban Liberals From Voting Act of 2025" and let them know you'd like to make it easier for him to lose. If we all work together, we can make it possible for a Libertarian to win a House Seat in 2036.

[-] gift_of_gab@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

we can make it possible for a Libertarian to win a House Seat in 2036.

They'd have to stop switching to Republicans first.

[-] Schmoo@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 week ago

American Libertarianism is an anti-establishment ideology that's been captured and twisted to support the core principle of the establishment, private property rights. At this point it's nothing more than a sick joke.

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