Democratic Primaries

Blue_true

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21. Velazquez has roots in the community.

Sun Mar 15, 2020, 07:05 PM

Mar 2020

Winning in such a compact, densely populated district comes down to burning shoe leather, not money. If Jose has only 198 followers on Twitter, but those followers are knocking on doors in the district and talking to people, the game changes. AOC was a grossly underfunded candidate with hardly any followers in 2018 when she took out a well funded, powerful democrat. Also, Velazquez has been a longtime community organizer, he is likely known to a sizeable number of people in the district.

If there is a debate, that gives Velazquez eyes that he can take advantage of. The primary turnout in 2018 was small, and it is possible that democrats only want a progressive that has a progressive track record, Velazquez fits the bill.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Is AOC distancing herself from Bernie because she is afraid of losing her election? [View all] showblue22 Mar 2020 OP

If she is, she's wising up quickly. Hoyt Mar 2020 #1

Well, Bernie's Campaign Leaked Info Blaming Her... TomCADem Mar 2020 #11

Jos Velasquez will win the primary NCProgressive Mar 2020 #2

I think she sacred and seems to think hugging Bernie is bad? showblue22 Mar 2020 #4

Velazquez (correct spelling btw) will be buried on June 23 Celerity Mar 2020 #18

Velazquez has roots in the community. Blue_true Mar 2020 #21

This is all dreadfully wishful thinking, AOC will cruise to a victory. Celerity Mar 2020 #24

Velazquez would assume that national standing. Blue_true Mar 2020 #25

AOC has only directly endorsed 2 challengers against incumbent Dems, and those 2 Dems are Celerity Mar 2020 #26

I support Newman. The Texas primary is done, it was close though. Blue_true Mar 2020 #27

nice chatting, thank you for the civility Celerity Mar 2020 #28

oh, btw, i actually DO see a major threat to AOC in Congress, as her seat (NY will lose one or two Celerity Mar 2020 #29

Even if her district gets redistricted out, she can run in the Blue_true Mar 2020 #30

let us hope you are right on this, if she wins this year (see I left the door open, lol) Celerity Mar 2020 #31

Remember, mustard with crow. Blue_true Mar 2020 #32

and if I am right, you need to dine on....surstromming Celerity Mar 2020 #33

No thanks. I don't eat anything that has a name I can't spell. nt Blue_true Mar 2020 #34

There were reports that it had to do with the Rogan "endorsement". TwilightZone Mar 2020 #3

Is it the Rogan endorsement? showblue22 Mar 2020 #5

Looks like Rogan TwilightZone Mar 2020 #6

Man, Joe is legend evertonfc Mar 2020 #7

Or maybe AOC decided that she's a team player Vogon_Glory Mar 2020 #8

I think the Joe Rogan lovefest was a bridge too far for her RandySF Mar 2020 #9

Agreed. I don't think most Sanders supporters understand Bucky Mar 2020 #35

+150. nt ecstatic Mar 2020 #38

Winner, winner chicken dinner. GulfCoast66 Mar 2020 #10

An honest debate is not dangerous. Bucky Mar 2020 #36

Agreed. And we've had that debate for 5 years. GulfCoast66 Mar 2020 #39

What accomplishments has she made for her constituents? NurseJackie Mar 2020 #12

Well she does have a huge Twitter following... comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #13

And that's very impressive... but how does it help her constituents? NurseJackie Mar 2020 #14

I don't know what it does for her constituents but it comradebillyboy Mar 2020 #15

Ain't that the truth? NurseJackie Mar 2020 #17

Davids, Lauren Unerwood, Spanberger, many other Blue_true Mar 2020 #22

You're so right. They know and understand what's at stake. They take seriously their responsibility. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #23

Besides brilliant committee work calling out Trump administration hypocrisies and deceptions Bucky Mar 2020 #37

She isn't an independent Traym Mar 2020 #16

Wpw! Never thought this would happen.. Fred Cha Mar 2020 #19

Be careful, Caruso-Cabrera is coming at AOC from the right of center. Blue_true Mar 2020 #20