This Is How We Do It
Mainstream politicians and media are losing their minds over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. They're terrified of how her approach could transform American politics.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stands with supporters during her during her victory celebration at La Boom night club in Queens on November 6, 2018 in New York City. Rick Loomis / Getty Images
Anyone who hoped Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would step out of the spotlight following her swearing in would be disappointed this past week.
First, after a very public dispute, Ocasio-Cortez was one of just three House Democrats to vote against the rules package proposed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The main point of contention was a provision called PAYGO, which requires many pieces of proposed legislation that would increase the federal deficit to be offset by equivalent cuts to other programs.
PAYGO could prevent the Left’s priorities like Medicare for All or a Green New Deal from making it to the House floor for a vote, despite a Democratic majority. Such a move would enable House Democrats to avoid going on the record about these proposed bills.
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