Watching the rift within the Democratic Party grow is one of the few things about politics that actually bring this editor some small joy these days. After what Republicans went through in 2015 this almost seems like some sort of karma …
Nancy Pelosi called ‘The Squad’ out for being all talk and no walk, spending far more time ‘tweeting’ than actually getting anything done.
Which of course triggered AOC AND brought out the Leftist media lapdogs to protect their ‘stars.’ Like this winner of a tweet from WaPo’s, Jeff Stein.
Worth noting each member of "The Squad" is now the lead author of pivotal policy proposals:
AOC: Green New Deal to rapidly decarbonize US economy
Tlaib: Biggest federal antipoverty subsidy
Omar: $1.6T in student debt forgiveness
Pressley: Backpay 4 contractors in shutdown
— Jeff Stein (@JStein_WaPo) July 7, 2019
None of which have passed.
None of which will pass.
But we digress.
You've probably read about GND but some links to stories on the other 3:
Tlaib BOOST Act: https://t.co/hUUSIf7QvY
Omar (w/ Sanders) leading House legislation on student debt: https://t.co/9gUOpWosXU
Pressley's backpay bill: https://t.co/6NqO4UKx0x
— Jeff Stein (@JStein_WaPo) July 7, 2019
Was Stein trying to prove Nancy right?
Worth noting none have passed into law.
— JWF (@JammieWF) July 7, 2019
So the entire gotcha of his post is not really a gotcha.
Sad.
Your job isnt as a cheerleader and not one of those is feasible.
— scott coleman ? (@bandphan) July 7, 2019
Quiet you, he’s cheerleading.
The GND is not actual policy yet and is more properly characterized as ambitious goals (still a big deal though!)
— Michael Anderson (@Michaelander45) July 7, 2019
ACKSHULLY …
I think it counts as policy if not legislation
— Jeff Stein (@JStein_WaPo) July 7, 2019
Heh.
All of which will bankrupt our country , they're awesome yay
— jstaybizzy10 (@Justinlovesspo1) July 7, 2019
But hey, they’re doing stuff! Sorta. Ok, not really but GIRL POWER.
Honest question. How would all of these be paid for?
— A.A. Ron Balakay (@mpandrzejewski) July 7, 2019
Magical money trees. Duh.
Wait, cow farts?
Hrm.
Policies that have NO chance of passing. ?
— Jimmie (@gard0399) July 7, 2019
No wonder Pelosi is concerned. She should be.
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