That completely ignores strategic thinking and long-term planning, which are essential parts of effective political praxis. The best option isn’t always “Do it right now.”
Have you heard the phrase “Play your cards right”? Just because you have the Queen of Spades doesn’t mean you should play her at the first possible opportunity.
Why would you endanger her political career by asking her to make a premature run for president? Even if she makes it through campaign season without being smeared into obscurity by the billionaire-funded propaganda machine, and even if she gets elected, then she still would have to start her term with the disaster inherited from the current admin, and likely spend years cleaning up the mess while being blamed for the mess that was handed to her.
She’s said herself that she still has work to do in Congress. Let her focus on that for a few more election cycles while the progressive movement builds momentum. She’ll be able to do far more as president with more progressives in Congress anyway. Especially if she can start from a sane baseline and focus on progress, not just disaster cleanup.
Running her now just seems like wasted talent, on top of recklessly endangering a relatively young political career.
Same goes for Mamdani. Let him serve a few terms as mayor, prove his policies work. Then a couple terms as governor before running for president. That maximizes the good that he can do, because after serving two terms as president his political career would essentially be over, even without being slandered by his opponents.
Haven’t you heard? It’s 2026 and gambling is in. People would rather gamble than play it smart. They want satisfaction NOW, even at the cost of everything.
Everything you said is correct. It isn’t time for an AOC presidential run. Not only would she lose, it would set back the cause. You don’t burn your good cards the moment you get them. You build the hand.
It’ll always be the wrong time.
Not necessarily, but that’s a bit of a thought-stopper if I’m being completely honest
Well I meant it as a thought-starter, the subtext is no better time than now.
That completely ignores strategic thinking and long-term planning, which are essential parts of effective political praxis. The best option isn’t always “Do it right now.”
Have you heard the phrase “Play your cards right”? Just because you have the Queen of Spades doesn’t mean you should play her at the first possible opportunity.
Why would you endanger her political career by asking her to make a premature run for president? Even if she makes it through campaign season without being smeared into obscurity by the billionaire-funded propaganda machine, and even if she gets elected, then she still would have to start her term with the disaster inherited from the current admin, and likely spend years cleaning up the mess while being blamed for the mess that was handed to her.
She’s said herself that she still has work to do in Congress. Let her focus on that for a few more election cycles while the progressive movement builds momentum. She’ll be able to do far more as president with more progressives in Congress anyway. Especially if she can start from a sane baseline and focus on progress, not just disaster cleanup.
Running her now just seems like wasted talent, on top of recklessly endangering a relatively young political career.
Same goes for Mamdani. Let him serve a few terms as mayor, prove his policies work. Then a couple terms as governor before running for president. That maximizes the good that he can do, because after serving two terms as president his political career would essentially be over, even without being slandered by his opponents.
Haven’t you heard? It’s 2026 and gambling is in. People would rather gamble than play it smart. They want satisfaction NOW, even at the cost of everything.
Everything you said is correct. It isn’t time for an AOC presidential run. Not only would she lose, it would set back the cause. You don’t burn your good cards the moment you get them. You build the hand.
Everything we’ve witnessed about this country over the last decade really indicates this isn’t the time.
And the hands are getting progressively more risky every time we lose. People are losing rights now. Fascism is here. Long shots are not called for.
When is the right time?
Rhetorical question. Your answer doesn’t matter. The people who are willing to move ahead will do so with or without you.