Independent Senator Bernie Sanders floated Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a potential presidential candidate in the 2028 elections, saying that even though it's "her decision to make," she is a "very, very good politician."

Speaking to Axios, Sanders said that he has been "out on the streets with her" and noticed how she responds when people come up to her. "It's so incredibly genuine and open."

Ocasio-Cortez is seemingly positioning herself to run for higher office, whether it is challenging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for his seat or to make a run for president.

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[–] 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

"Trump is bad, but Harris is worse because she's a woman"

It is stunning to imagine somebody actually saying this out loud, conscious of what they are doing rather than mindlessly acting on biases without introspection like a normal moron.

But somehow I also have zero surprise about it. Even if it's just a fake story you made up for Lemmy it doesn't matter because it's genuinely a mundane everyday concept in so much of the country. (middle aged USian white dude from a conservative family here, it's been a long time but I've heard it all)

I feel like I've gained a new understanding of quantum superposition!

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    My SO phrased it as "I don't think I can vote for a woman for president." and so they didn't vote at all.

    An issue with the presidential race isn't getting the republican vote, it's getting the dems to actually show up.

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