The only thing to debate is whether or not virtue signaling is the most important thing. As far as candidates go there will never be a perfect one. Not at state or federal level. Ocasio Cortez certainly doesn't buck that trend. The one Trend she does break for the DSA. Is the general positive name recognition she has at her level. If they have a better candidate who can overcome that Gap. Then they should tell everyone.

It's better to have someone you can agree with sometimes. Than someone who is niche perfect but unelectable. DSA is finally getting some wider recognition and momentum. While I still hold that no state or federal offices should exist, as they can never represent their constituents well. Elected office in general is problematic too. I'd much rather see DSA candidates in those offices over the alternatives.

Benefits to having a woman run is that she likely won't have rape allegations show up last minute.

Plus I generally think aoc is the best person for the job.

They blocked a non-binding poll. There's only one reason why the leadership wouldn't want data on whether their members think they should support AOC running for president. Scumbags, just like the real democratic party