1mo ago

AOC loses bid for top seat after Pelosi schemed against her

www.thedailybeast.com AOC Loses Bid For Top Seat After Pelosi Schemed Against Her

Rep. Gerry Connolly will be the leading Democrat on the House Oversight Committee instead.

Summary

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) lost her bid to lead Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, defeated 131-84 by Rep. Gerry Connolly in a secret caucus vote.

Reports suggest former Speaker Nancy Pelosi actively lobbied against AOC, backing Connolly by making calls and using political capital to sway votes.

Connolly, 74, cited his experience and record as decisive factors in his victory, despite progressive disappointment over AOC’s loss.

Supporters viewed AOC’s bid as a chance to revitalize Democratic strategy, calling the outcome a missed opportunity for the party.

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Man, the DNC really hates young people. :( smh.
- DNC just hates leftists, age doesn't really matter.
  
  No, they have a thing about not giving power to young people. Everyone has to wait their turn which means not getting leadership positions until you're at least 70.
  
  I didn't know Bernie was young.
  
  He also runs as independent, specifically because the Democratic party pulls this shit
  
  They can hate two things.
  
  I mean, it does seem like they have a particularly pointed disdain of young leftists/progresives.
  
  they can hate two things
- The DNC hates anyone remotely left of center and absolutely LOVE anyone right of center.
- But have the young people tried being born rich?