I share your analysis. One thing we often overlook during elections is that while their differences on certain issues might differ, most congresspersons, whether Democrat or Republican, come from the super-wealthy class; they are the only ones who can afford to run for office. Thus their self-interests are closely aligned and fear of losing an election too often keeps them quiet and immobile. The beauty of people like AOC is that they have nothing to lose and so can speak up.
I share your analysis. One thing we often overlook during elections is that while their differences on certain issues might differ, most congresspersons, whether Democrat or Republican, come from the super-wealthy class; they are the only ones who can afford to run for office. Thus their self-interests are closely aligned and fear of losing an election too often keeps them quiet and immobile. The beauty of people like AOC is that they have nothing to lose and so can speak up.
Yes! The more ordinary people we have in office, the better we are. The way campaigns are financed, frankly, leaves oligarchs in power.