Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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10/4/2023, 1:59:27 AM
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@AOC
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729d
If McCarthy cared so much for the institution, he wouldn’t have opened a baseless impeachment w/o a House vote (as he promised &broke)

If he cared for the institution, he wouldn’t have voted to overturn election results.

He would’ve honored his debt limit deal w/ the President.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@AOC
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729d
1. Does anyone believe for one minute that McCarthy would help elect a Dem speaker “for the institution”?

2. McCarthy’s hubris is a theme. He loudly stated he wouldn’t negotiate w/Dems, called virtually none, trashed those who helped w/CR, and then expected Dem votes for free?
Benjy Sarlin
@BenjySarlin
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729d
"I think today was a political decision by the Democrats," McCarthy said, blaming other side for not propping up his speakership on behalf of "the institution"

The statement is a critical analysis of McCarthy's actions and decisions in a political context. It implies that McCarthy has not learned from the experiences of his predecessors and has made choices that empower a destructive wing within his party. The tone is critical and the intent is to hold McCarthy accountable for his actions.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement is critical but does not seem to intend harm, rather it aims to hold a public figure accountable.
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement lacks a promotion of understanding, empathy, or compassion, focusing instead on criticism. [-1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in criticism but does not appear to invite dialogue. [-1]
  4. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    There is no acknowledgment of mistakes by the author of the statement.
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement aims to use influence to highlight perceived issues for the betterment of society, but it could be seen as partisan rather than neutral.