We saw this clearly with the emergence of President Obama in 2008. A black man becoming President created shockwaves in the conservative establishment, and the party quite literally went insane trying to get rid of him.
The emergence of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a major player in the American political scene has been astonishing to watch. The 29 year old Latina from the Bronx is not only a fearless progressive, but captivatingly self assured and incredibly well informed. This potent mix has unnerved the political establishment, and put the fear of God into the Republican Party -- and for very good reason....
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