Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, a sign of the president’s strength in uniting his party to have the backing of one of its most liberal members

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    1 year ago

    I don’t want a representative of the population. I want someone competent who can accomplish policy objectives I share.

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      That’s a very individualist way to look at a national decision.

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        I don’t understand what you mean. The rest of the population can make the same choice in the same contest

        That’s what voting is.

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          Right. And when the rest of everyone votes with the same exact mentality, what’s the result?