“Democratic Socialist” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Becomes Youngest Woman Elected To Congress

Via ZeroHedge

While Democratic Congressional candidates in key battleground districts struggled to defeat a host of surprisingly resilient Republican incumbents, self-described “Democratic socialist” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez cruised to victory in New York’s 14th Congressional district, which straddles parts of the Bronx and Queens, becoming – at the tender age of 29 – the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.

According to CNN, after turning 29 last month, AOC (as she is widely known) has surpassed New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, who was elected to Congress at age 30, and was the previous holder of that distinction.

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Prior to becoming involved in politics, the “girl from the Bronx” (who spent most of her childhood in a comfortable home in suburban Westchester County) and daughter of Puerto Rican parents had been working as a bartender and Bernie Sanders organizer in NYC after graduating from Boston University when she was plucked from obscurity by progressive groups like “Our Revolution.” During her primary race against 10-term incumbent, Queens Democratic Party leader Joe Crowley, a member of the Democratic leadership in the House, AOC won by a double-digit margin in what will be remembered as one of the biggest upsets for the Democratic establishment in recent memory.

AOC, who was championed by the Democratic Socialists of America, an insurgent socialist organization, will now bring her inchoate policy agenda, which includes a “jobs guarantee”, free college tuition, medicare for all, abolishing ICE and “housing as a human right”, to Washington, where she will no doubt find a niche on the far-left of an increasingly progressive Democratic Party.

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Though AOC took home nearly 80% of the votes in her heavily Democratic district, Crowley, her former primary rival, still emerged with 6.6% of the vote, despite declining to campaign, after he refused to petition for his name to be removed from the Working Families Party.

Watch her victory speech:

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Dutchman
Dutchman
November 7, 2018 9:53 am

You need to add Minnesota to the list of soon to be failed states. Last night Keith Ellison was elected attorney general by a landslide.

Minnesota is well on it’s way to be the California of the Midwest. Minneapolis is trying hard to become the next San Francisco.

Voting is not the solution.

Tommy
Tommy
  Dutchman
November 7, 2018 10:06 am

Sadly I must agree with you. I thought it’d be Wisconsin, but it’s Minnesota by a nose! And this dipshit Cortez is too stupid for words and too ugly for porn.

Just No one
Just No one
  Tommy
November 7, 2018 9:02 pm

I’m not sure who’s the dumber: AOC or the dipshit NYC idiots who voted for her. Man I hate this new world. Thank God I’m old.

Vixen Vic
Vixen Vic
  Dutchman
November 8, 2018 1:13 am

There are too many idiots in America voting. I saw an article that said Americans were asking Google, of all places, who to vote for. (Of course, the the majority were Hispanic that were asking.) So goes the U.S. into a third-world country.

Suds
Suds
November 7, 2018 9:58 am

“who was championed by the Democratic Socialists of America, an insurgent socialist organization, will now bring her inchoate policy agenda, which includes a “jobs guarantee”, free college tuition, medicare for all, abolishing ICE and “housing as a human right”, to Washington, where she will no doubt find a niche on the far-left of an increasingly progressive Democratic Party.”

inchoate
adj
1. just beginning; incipient
2. undeveloped; immature; rudimentary

Always amazes me that seasoned members of ‘the club’, never publicly humiliate their ‘esteemed colleagues’ in the settings where cameras roll, and the beginners reveal their inexperience, their ignorance, and try to make statements so they appear intelligent, for acceptance into the club.
Perhaps another committee hearing will launch, where the esteemed Mr. Johnson can inquire again, on the prospect of Guam potentially capsizing in the Pacific.
Alex? Care to weigh in on anything that could capsize the goal of a balanced budget?
Maybe you can get the Prob Lib mega donors to pony up the funds to pay for your shitty agenda freebies to the FSA.

TC
TC
November 7, 2018 10:11 am

NY went full potato. Never go full potato.

Harrington Richardson
Harrington Richardson
November 7, 2018 10:14 am

One must wonder what conglomeration of “air wasters” populate her district?

Anonymous
Anonymous
  Harrington Richardson
November 7, 2018 10:58 am

Greenhouse gas emitters. They must be eliminated.

musket
musket
November 7, 2018 10:31 am

AOC is the Hispanic version of Maxine waters……..sooner rather than later both side of the aisle will tire of her incipient drivel. She truly has no clue……

Anonymous
Anonymous
November 7, 2018 10:47 am

Free edjumacation, free housing, free healthcare, free food, free… AOC must be an acronym for “All On Credit”. I bet she does not work for free and I bet she moves to a gated community.

Harrington Richardson
Harrington Richardson
  Anonymous
November 7, 2018 11:58 am

Remember when this dipshit went to visit the coffee shop where she had supposedly worked? With TV cameras in tow, she was met by the owner who said they were closing up, out of business because of the $15 hr. minimum wage she and all the other economic illiterates pushed in NYC.

Stucky
Stucky
  Anonymous
November 7, 2018 1:07 pm

“Free edjumacation, free housing, free healthcare, free food, ” —– Anon

Don’t you worry none! AOC already has a plan;

“People often say, like, how are you going to pay for it and I find the question so puzzling because ‘How do you pay for something that’s more affordable? How do you pay for cheaper rent?’ You just pay for it!” >/b>

Got that?? You JUST PAY FOR IT …. and then it’s free!!!! HooAh!!

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ocasio-cortez-calls-question-about-how-to-pay-for-medicare-for-all-puzzling

Dutchman
Dutchman
  Stucky
November 7, 2018 2:34 pm

Well I’m on Medicare – $135 month for part B + $99 month for an Advantage plan – that covers the 20% part B doesn’t. That $234 month + office visit is $20 co-pay and $35 co-pay for a specialist.

Not exactly free.

Anonymous
Anonymous
  Dutchman
November 7, 2018 2:58 pm

Got free parking dontcha? For now.

Anonymous
Anonymous
  Stucky
November 7, 2018 2:50 pm

Pheeeeew. Thanks for enlightening me Stuck. I am so relieved that she has a good, solid plan. It feels like Mourning in America(not misspelled).

Vixen Vic
Vixen Vic
  Stucky
November 8, 2018 1:17 am

Friggin’ idiots. I bet she never took an economics class, even with the information from “wrong-way” Keynes.

MrLiberty
MrLiberty
November 7, 2018 12:33 pm

No shock in her victory. What is shocking is that so many who escaped to the more-economically-free Florida, almost elected a near Communist as their governor. People often wonder why sound economics, etc. is not taught in school and either ridiculed or virtually ignored by the mainstream media. THIS is why. So that nobody will ever bother to look into and understand why their state is so prosperous, why the state they escaped from was so horrible, why freedom works and is required for prosperity, etc.

diverdown
diverdown
  MrLiberty
November 7, 2018 6:06 pm

Hit the nail right on the head there, Lib.

Not only in Florida but other places as well. And that’s
one of the major problems going forward.

Almost all of those low-IQ Blue State escapees bring their
retarded economic ideas WITH THEM — you know, the
ones that caused their places of origin to become such
shitholes — and then think that it would be a REALLY
GOOD IDEA to impose the same ridiculous nonsense on
the inhabitants of their new places of residence.

They NEVER seem to draw any inference or conclusion
that it is the CONNECTION between those stupid-ass
economic “ideas” and the ensuing bad results that
are the ultimate CAUSE of the problems.

Never occurs to them. EVER.

And it is those halfwits who voted for Andrew Gillum.

(And, of course, all the Blacks — the most racist group
of Americans in existence, who will ALWAYS vote for ANY
Black Democrat candidate, arguments to the contrary
notwithstanding.)

Education about REAL economics would absolutely help.

But given the abysmal state of American education I doubt
it is possible.

MrLiberty
MrLiberty
  diverdown
November 7, 2018 6:17 pm

The economics generally taught in government schools and virtually all universities is the same Keynesian bullshit that supports the smoke and mirrors of the Federal Reserve, the criminal banking sector, Wall Street, and the “debt is prosperity” and “money is wealth” mentalities that are destroying this country. Only the Austrian School of economics (Mises, Rothbard, Menger, Hoppe, etc.) can properly explain and teach the fundamental things that Americans need to learn to understand these issues.

Vixen Vic
Vixen Vic
  MrLiberty
November 8, 2018 1:20 am

I’m definitely with you there, Mr.Liberty. I bet you visit LewRockwell.com daily and many times a day, as I do. I’m with ya. We think alike when it comes to economics.

Mary Christine
Mary Christine
November 7, 2018 12:34 pm

She will probably find a buddy in Sharice Davids from Kansas. They will be sorry they voted her in. I don’t know what happened to them but the really went pretty left this time. So glad I moved away.

Rocky Raccoon
Rocky Raccoon
November 7, 2018 12:37 pm

The face of death for millions

Treefarmer
Treefarmer
November 7, 2018 12:41 pm

Well it must be bad everywhere. Even in Idaho the progressive liberal vote is up to about 30%-35%. The ballot proposition expanding medicaid even passed (with the promise from its supporters that the added costs will be covered by the Feds and “statewide economic growth”. The moral of the story is there is nowhere to hide in the U.S. any more. The progressive FSA is coming to a neighborhood near yours. Just enjoy whatever time you have left.

Vixen Vic
Vixen Vic
  Treefarmer
November 8, 2018 1:28 am

Here’s a map of South Carolina. The blue section is where the large plantations used to be, the district that reelects that crook Jim Clyburn over and over. I’m just waiting for that man to keel over. But the blue is creeping into the Columbia area as well. Must be all those Socialists Yankees moving into the area. I’ve know we’ve had some moving into my area and they just love spending taxpayer money.
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BUCKHED
BUCKHED
November 7, 2018 12:46 pm

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just announced that she’s going to sponsor a bill that will keep Guam from tipping over.

MrLiberty
MrLiberty
  BUCKHED
November 7, 2018 6:18 pm

I believe that the moron from Georgia, Hank Johnson, will happily co-sponsor that bill. He said that same idiotic thing years ago.

Vixen Vic
Vixen Vic
  MrLiberty
November 8, 2018 1:30 am

That’s what Buckhed is referring to, meaning they’re all idiots.

Anonymous
Anonymous
  Vixen Vic
November 8, 2018 7:50 am

stole some frothy humor from earlier, and 1 gets more thumbs for essentially the same mockery.
Pete & Repeat

Aquapura
Aquapura
November 7, 2018 1:41 pm

Her youth does not = beauty. If she were a hot socialist I might be willing to listen.

jamesthedeplorablewanderer
jamesthedeplorablewanderer
  Aquapura
November 7, 2018 1:49 pm

You’d rather be executed by a pretty woman?

Vixen Vic
Vixen Vic
  Aquapura
November 8, 2018 1:30 am

Beauty has nothing to do with it.

arm chair squadron commando
arm chair squadron commando
November 7, 2018 1:45 pm

From my point of view, this latina must have something wrong with her,
why the heck she goes into politics, when porn pays so much better?

wait, I got it,
she hates men.

still, she could do girl on girl stuff, I would watch that.

who want to bet that she becomes a replacement for Huma,
Hilda’s previous arm candy?

Anonymous
Anonymous
  arm chair squadron commando
November 7, 2018 3:01 pm

“…porn pays so much better?” Yea, ask ole whores face (or is horrors face?). She paid $325,000.

Grog
Grog
November 7, 2018 3:13 pm

GENUG!

A sampling of headlines this morning.
————————————-

ABRAMS DOWN IN GA…
Refuses To Concede…

Florida to restore ex-felon voting rights…

Ocasio-Cortez to be YOUNGEST WOMAN EVER in Congress…

First openly gay male governor: Colorado…

Native American lesbian wins house seat…

First Muslim congresswoman…

Trans candidate misses…

With election done, expect Mueller to make his moves…

The federal lawsuit by the century-old organization claims the Boy Scouts have appropriated the trademarks and goodwill generated by the Girl Scouts over decades.

Donald Trump ‘going to learn he’s not above the law’, congressman tells president after Democrats win House

Politics Good Morning America
Midterms deliver crop of barrier-breaking victors from LGBT winners to record numbers of women

“The Partner Class of 2018 is smaller than in recent years, highlighting the aspirational nature of the partnership. In addition, we are pleased that this year’s class includes the highest percentage of women and black partners in our history.”

Fake Trump Supporter Scams Conservatives Out Of $150,000 On GoFundMe After Being “Disowned”
“hot take: stealing from republicans isn’t bad because republicans arent ppl”

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Anonymous
Anonymous
  Grog
November 7, 2018 4:30 pm

“First openly gay male governor: Colorado…”? Then what the hell was Dickenpooper?

Vixen Vic
Vixen Vic
  Grog
November 8, 2018 1:31 am

This U.S. is going nuts.

Iwasntbornwithenufmiddlefingers
Iwasntbornwithenufmiddlefingers
November 7, 2018 4:52 pm

Free sells.

gatsby1219
gatsby1219
November 7, 2018 6:31 pm

New York values…..

Hollywood Rob
Hollywood Rob
November 7, 2018 6:32 pm

Well at least Nina pint Santa Claus won’t be the dumbest member of Congress by a long shot. And now they will have somebody to fetch them coffee.

If nyc is stupid enough to vote for her then you certainly can’t possibly believe in democracy.

Boat Guy
Boat Guy
November 7, 2018 8:36 pm

The investor class overplayed their hand in this poker game of give and take in a market driven capitalist economy . Playing the crony capitalist game of purchasing political favor as they crushed the middle class financial power of the country now to their surprise socialism is raising up and people think it looks good compared to being dry fucked for decades by the circle jerk that is Wall Street To K-Street To Capital Street .
I tried to warn republicans and democrats that when no industry exists or pays enough for average Americans to enjoy a modest American Dream you my friends may benefit hugely for a period of time but the nationyou are milking is being forced into a decisive death spiral .
TUESDAY SURPRISE now I have to hear Schumer Pelosi and babbling Maxine gloat .
Thanks you short sited assholes !

Llpoh
Llpoh
  Boat Guy
November 7, 2018 8:48 pm

Boat – if by industry, you mean manufacturing, the issue is steadily becoming that people are not needed to manufacture goods. What used to take fifty people in 1950 now takes only 8. What currently takes 8 will take 3 or 4 within 20 years. The old industry as an employer of the middle class is dead, and a great many individuals do not have the capacity to value add significantly in a high tech society – the bottom 50 or even 60 percent of the population would likely fit that bill.

I do not have the answer as to what can be done, but the I believe the days of the affluent middle class are coming to an end. World-wide competition, horrific political decisions, massive debt and the welfare state, tech advances, low educational outcomes, etc., are all going to see to it.

NathanBedfordQuantrell
NathanBedfordQuantrell
  Llpoh
November 7, 2018 10:34 pm

In the modern factory farming that has overtaken the agricultural sector of the US economy, high intelligence is required to deal with complex machinery and complex processes, just like in all other segments of industry. I saw that quickly after I moved out to a small village in farming country in search of a quiet, safe place to live.

There will always be some work that cannot be automated, because of the nature of the work or the unacceptable consequences of a failure of an automated system. Man-God Elon tried to completely automate the automobile assembly line despite the advice of more experienced people, but failed miserably. Nobody in their right mind would agree to let totally automated systems run a nuclear power plant.

The proponents of immigration, even the Orange Man, says that we need immigration, “We need those people”. For what? We have plenty of people who can do those jobs the immigrants are supposed to fill. Go recruit on the reservations or up to little Appalachia towns. In both places people are killing themselves with drugs because of despair over no jobs and no future.

I know a woman who is some kind of Lakota Indian from South Dakota. She supports three children by working three jobs. I asked her why don’t you move back to the res where you can get lots of good Indian benefits. She grimaced and said, “No way am I going back to that horrible place.”

If packing house operators, for example, built dormitories, they could go out and find all the English speaking Americans they needed. I suspect that some big businesses prefer illegals who can be easily manipulated through fear. That business model requires a constant inflow of illegal immigrants because the invaders only remain on the job until they are introduced to the welfare system.

I read reports saying that over 83% of the Somalis in Minnesota have never had any kind of job (and probably never will). Realistically, why should they work when the system gives them everything they need? The packing house in Emporia, Kansas employed about 200 Somalis imported just for the packing house until the Somalis discovered they don’t like working and someone from the welfare system brought it to their attention all the bennies that are available to them.

Importing hordes of 65 IQ Somalian predators, 70 IQ Mayans, and 80 IQ ragheads does not auger well for the future of American. All stripes of current immigrants reproduce like rabbits, and none are capable of doing any job more complex than being a janitor. I am not trying to be cruel in saying that, just realistic.

We are at the point now where about 50% percent of the population supports the other 50%. What happens when 25% are trying to keep the system going by supporting the other 75%? Even if we go full socialistic, that arrangement will not work. Didn’t work for the colonists in Plymouth, Massatwoshits and didn’t work in the Soviet Union.

Vixen Vic
Vixen Vic
  Llpoh
November 8, 2018 1:34 am

The economy will probably fail before we have to figure that part out, Llpoh.

Boat Guy
Boat Guy
  Llpoh
November 8, 2018 6:09 pm

Funny it took 3,000 people 3 MILLON man hours to construct one of the largest most modern luxurious cruise ships ever made . It was constructed in France where the people employed have top retirement and health benefits by law . The meat packers made $12 bucks per hour with retirement and health benefits in 1980 . Now it pays $15 per hour and no benefits or at a high employee contribution a severe net loss . As for the extreme manpower reduction the real reduction is the jobs shipped overseas and south of the border where abusive labor practice , child labor and low wage subsistence is common place .
I understand your argument what you fail to see is the severe damage done to the country by gutting those industrial jobs and supporting nothing to take its place in the tax base community support world . That is one reason other then pure evil corruption and greed that our nation is bankrupt there is a $7 trillion dollar shortage in all government employee pension plans and you and I know where the powers that be plan to attempt to make that up while you Llpoh will be scurrying about down under we Americans will be fighting to pick up the pieces .
That 1950 industry to today is nonsense there could and should be plenty of reasonable full time jobs for Americans but people of the lie continue to put up the straw man argument in an attempt to continue the bluff & stall a little longer !

On The Beach
On The Beach
November 7, 2018 9:10 pm

I wonder if those bug eyes of hers pop clear out of her head when she has an orgasm.

None Ya Biz
None Ya Biz
  On The Beach
November 13, 2018 9:05 am

Communist don’t have orgasms unless someone is dying…

Vixen Vic
Vixen Vic
November 8, 2018 1:09 am

So when are we going to start arresting these Communists, who we fought wars to stop? Having them now in our government is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.

Hollow man
Hollow man
November 8, 2018 4:58 am

The next Obama?!