Is AOC going to face a challenge in November? (Florida: apartment, how much)
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Here is a link to a video with testimonials from constituents that her office has helped. The office has a great reputation in the community and she represents a diverse group of neighborhoods. I don’t know why you are unaware of this.
Eta: I’m guessing you don’t live anywhere near or know anyone this district or you would not be questioning her resolve with constituent issues. The office has a great reputation on follow through.
Exactly!
Unlike 99% of the posters on here I live in her district so I can see and hear what's happening. Personally I didn't vote for her and don't really care for her or her antics but her visibility and popularity are unmistakable. Unlike most politicians her office has an almost legendary reputation for responding to constituents and fixing problems.
She went through my building and every building in my neighborhood and knocked on every door asking people to vote for her. I have seen her on the streets many ,many times since she got elected. The former congressman was invisible. Nobody ever saw him and his office never picked up the phone.
If anything I think she is more popular now than when she first got elected despite what the world outside of the district thinks.
I also think the new district lines from the latest redistricting will be more favorable to her and less favorable to a more centrist candidate so I don't think she is going anywhere right now.
Exactly!
Unlike 99% of the posters on here I live in her district so I can see and hear what's happening. Personally I didn't vote for her and don't really care for her or her antics but her visibility and popularity are unmistakable. Unlike most politicians her office has an almost legendary reputation for responding to constituents and fixing problems.
She went through my building and every building in my neighborhood and knocked on every door asking people to vote for her. I have seen her on the streets many ,many times since she got elected. The former congressman was invisible. Nobody ever saw him and his office never picked up the phone.
If anything I think she is more popular now than when she first got elected despite what the world outside of the district thinks.
I live near her district and also know what you say to be true.
I don’t understand why people doubt this.
You can hate her or her politics but to say she doesn’t help or care for her constituents is false.
She is popular In her district for a reason.
I live near her district and also know what you say to be true.
I don’t understand why people doubt this.
You can hate her or her politics but to say she doesn’t help or care for her constituents is false.
She is popular In her district for a reason.
serious question, what does she do for her disctrict?
serious question, what does she do for her disctrict?
How many bills did she introduce that became law?
Most congressmen and congresswomen are not legislators and many(again maybe most) never introduce or even co sponsor any legislation. The more traditional "nuts and bolts " role of a congressperson falls under the umbrella of "constituent services". It has always been that way. Many get re elected year after year for decades by "serving" their constituents in this way. Unless you live in the district you don't get to even vote let alone decide whether or how they are effective. The voters in the district are the only ones who get get to decide so it really doesn't matter what you think.
Al D'amato was nicknamed Senator Pothole for his delivery of constituent services and helpng citizens with their individual needs. He wore the nickname as a badge of honor. He was also very opinionated and controversial for his opinions.
I fully believe she will win another term. One thing I have learned after voting in 70% of all elections, most people like to bump their gums complaining and exhaust their twitter fingers.
Come election time it is the same 325 people at the poles. People just don't vote even though they complain to high heavens.
They only vote when it is 'popular' (like during the obama era) for the social media "I Voted" Clout.
I live near her district and also know what you say to be true.
I don’t understand why people doubt this.
You can hate her or her politics but to say she doesn’t help or care for her constituents is false.
She is popular In her district for a reason.
Ok, so name some things she has done for her district.
Ok, so name some things she has done for her district.
She doesn't have to do anything for her district at large. She just has to do something( anything, no matter how small... even a gesture) for enough of the individuals in the district who actually vote ...and then make sure that they and their family members do vote. She pops up in community board meetings, she pops up at block parties and she doesn't give speeches, she schmoozes. The longer she is in office the bigger the number of individuals she does something for( or has just touched in some way...even just a nod) gets. It just keeps growing and growing.
It's a pretty tried and true formula and I don't get why people don't understand that. It's not like she is the first politician to ever or the only politician currently using this formula.
It might be maddening to watch but it shouldn't be hard to understand.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is also maddening to watch or listen to and I don't think she has ever done anything for her district but she obviously has a visceral appeal to her constituents. She is a voice and that seems to be enough for her voters.
Ok, so name some things she has done for her district.
The mobilization of the covid vaccine vans to local service, food and undocumented workers was impressive imo. One of the best outreach jobs in the country for making it easy for those wanting to get the vaccine at a time when the cases were high.
You may not have liked this initiative but it was very popular.
The mobilization of the covid vaccine vans to local service, food and undocumented workers was impressive imo. One of the best outreach jobs in the country for making it easy for those wanting to get the vaccine at a time when the cases were high.
You may not have liked this initiative but it was very popular.
Not about what I like. Just looking for something that set her apart, given how she runs her mouth. In short, she hasn't done anything that any other elected official hasn't done.
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Originally Posted by bluedog2
She doesn't have to do anything for her district at large. She just has to do something( anything, no matter how small... even a gesture) for enough of the individuals in the district who actually vote ...and then make sure that they and their family members do vote. The longer she is in office the bigger the number of individuals she does something for gets. It just keeps growing and growing.
It's a pretty tried and true formula and I don't get why people don't understand that. It's not like she is the first or the only politician currently using this formula.
That's true for any elected official as far as I'm concerned, since voter turnout is so poor. I asked because I see her on TV running her big mouth, but wanted some specifics. That's what I find pathetic. For all of her talking, she hasn't done THAT much.
She has done a lot actually...a lot of damage that is. The Biden administration and Democrats have been using her Green New Deal (well, not actually her’s but she is one of the biggest loudmouths yapping about it) as a guiding principle and the result of it so far is higher energy prices and inflation. The irony of which is that it is hitting the hardest the poor and lower income groups she claims to be fighting for.
And of course, since the poor is struggling from that inflation, the AOC and the Democrats will come to their “rescue” with more government giveaways and she and the Democrats will be hailed as saviors of the poor by the Leftist fanboys like foodyum, Bluedog, Cida, etc.
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