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Former congressman and possible 2020 presidential candidate Beto ORourke (D) heaped praise on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), saying she has freed herself from fear.
The Texans glowing comments about the progressive freshman lawmaker came in a profile published by Vanity Fair Wednesday that appeared to signal ORourkes entry in the crowded 2020 Democratic field.
She does not seem to me to be afraid of making a mistake, or not saying it perfectly, he told Vanity Fair about Ocasio-Cortez. And in the process says the most importantI think some of the most importantthings anyone can be talking about right now, and shes freed herself from fear.
Ocasio-Cortez has become known for her savvy use of social media to defend herself or criticize others and has quickly become a prominent voice in the Democratic Party.
As for Ocasio-Cortezs signature resolution, the Green New Deal, ORourke praised it as ambitious.
The goal of converting to 100 percent renewable energy within a decade, I love, he said. Its ambitious. It captures your imagination.
He added that keeping the planet from continuing to warm is the most important for humanity.
O'Rourke also addressed Ocasio-Cortez's push for a higher marginal tax rate.
This level of gross income inequality cannot persist, and if theres a better way to get there, Im open to it. But its definitely going to involve higher marginal rates on the very wealthiest in this country, he said.
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/433962-orourke-praises-ocasio-cortez-shes-freed-herself-from-fear
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Uncle Joe
(58,365 posts)Thanks for the thread Randy.
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HopeAgain
(4,407 posts)Just giving lip service to win over her supporters isn't going to cut it...he will have to stand behind her ideas to win their support.
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Awsi Dooger
(14,565 posts)"Free yourself from fear" can be aimed at Americans in general, and specifically the reluctant Trump supporters.
We need someone who can do plenty with few words. America is going to tune out a modern day version of a Dingell-Norwood bill explainer
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David__77
(23,421 posts)I don't love it as a goal. The economic dislocation and impact on living standards would be tremendous.
A lot of resources can be invested into building non-fossil fuel power (and I think nuclear perhaps should have a place in that). Resources can also be spent to encourage purchase of electric vehicles, construction of zero net energy buildings, etc. At the same time to eliminate fossil fuel energy production within ten years isn't a good goal, in my opinion.
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crazytown
(7,277 posts)The word goal leaves him plenty outs.
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forklift
(401 posts)If he were not running he might have said "she has freed herself from reality."
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crazytown
(7,277 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
CrossingTheRubicon
(731 posts)or not saying it perfectly" is a sentiment that rings true. The rest, I dunno.
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