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So in AOC v. Pelosi, I would expect a lot of longtime incumbent Dems, even those who are fairly liberal on issues, to align with the Speaker. Almost all members of Congress are obsessed with remaining members of Congress--and AOC and her allies are a threat to incumbents. — PolitiTweet.org

Also, some of the Black Caucus members are wary of the AOC wing out of self-interest. The only way most of the CBC… https://t.co/MrCMQYHWBo

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Also, some of the Black Caucus members are wary of the AOC wing out of self-interest. The only way most of the CBC members would ever lose their seats would be in a Democratic primary, and AOC's allies are interested in challenging Dem incumbents. — PolitiTweet.org

That said, there is a racial dynamic here. Pelosi disses AOC and her allies because they won't adhere to Pelosi's s… https://t.co/StOYzrmJcJ

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RT @geoffreyvs: It's going to be tough for many Democrats to make the third round of debates in September. Five have qualified so far and t… — PolitiTweet.org

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