MicroWaveDec 18, 2024

Progressives Up in Arms After AOC Loses Key Committee Seat

https://lemmy.world/post/23278395

Progressives Up in Arms After AOC Loses Key Committee Seat - Lemmy.World

Summary Progressives criticized House Democrats for choosing Rep. Gerry Connolly over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the top Democratic seat on the House Oversight Committee. The 131-84 vote, reportedly influenced by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, sparked backlash against the party’s “gerontocracy,” with critics like MSNBC’s Joy Reid and others arguing it prioritizes seniority over fresh ideas. Connolly defended the decision, citing his experience, but progressives argued it reflects the Democratic Party’s resistance to change, hindering its ability to address future challenges and energize younger voters.

Show threadNatakuNoxDec 18, 2024
The progress wing should leave the party. Force the dems to come crawling or show their hands as sleeper Republicans
Show threadallolotoDec 18, 2024
The frustration is real. There’s a movement to create an American Labor Party. I think if it gets enough steam we might see some real change.
Show threadAlijahTheMediocre
I’d be hopeful if it wasn’t mathematically almost impossible. But as soon as it happens sign me up regardless.
Dec 18, 2024 at 8:44pmWeb
Show threadRekorseDec 19, 2024
Its mathematically impossible to have three parties at once that are viable. If enough democrats and republicans move to a third party that it becomes one of the big two, thats fine. The democrats can be the new green party.
Show threadMaggotyDec 19, 2024
That’s just for the president. There’s no reason we can’t have a third party in the House or Senate.