• El Barto@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Thanks. I wonder why AOC is doing this now instead of waiting until after the elections when the House may (may) flip.

    • Carrolade@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Politics. It’s important that we keep this in the news cycle, so people remember why its important to work together to try to get these people thrown out. It also forces the gop to block the measures, which could potentially make them look like they are condoning corruption. Which they are.

      Symbolism basically.

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      2 months ago

      So that everyone running for a House seat can get their position on record before the election, I suppose