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"​An unmistakable majority wants a party that will fight harder against the corporations and rich people they see as responsible for keeping them down," wrote the New Republic's editorial director.

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[–] Skyrmir@lemmy.world -1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

While I think she'd do a great job, do we really need to lose 3 times trying to get a woman in the White House? Just because a good portion of the country is angry about Trumps racism, doesn't mean they've stopped being sexist.

[–] FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

The other two women were terrible candidates. It would definitely be extra struggle for AOC, but she would at least have a chance unlike the past two.