Posted on 12/19/2019 11:03:14 AM PST by powermill
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard for being the only House Democrat to vote “present” on impeachment articles against President Trump and refusing to take a stand.
“Today was very consequential, and to not take a stand one way or another, on a day of such great consequence to this country, I think is quite difficult,” Ocasio-Cortez told reporters after the historic vote Wednesday, adding, “We are sent here to lead.”
Rep. Gabbard (D-Hawaii) did not speak on the House floor, while most other members gave 30-second to one-minute speeches to explain or justify their stances.
During the second vote on charges of obstruction of Congress, Gabbard was seen standing against the back wall of the House chamber on the side where Republicans sit, according to Fox News.
After the presidential contender stunned House Democrats and Republicans alike by refusing to opt for or against the two articles, Gabbard released a statement explaining her decision.
“After doing my due diligence in reviewing the 658-page impeachment report, I came to the conclusion that I could not in good conscience vote either yes or no,” the Hawaii Democrat said.
Gabbard’s “present” votes were essentially her way of abstaining from taking a position on the issue, while still voting on the measures.
Ocasio-Cortez didn’t buy her explanation.
“Whenever we have a vote, we should vote ‘yes’ and we should vote ‘no,'” the New York Democrat said. “Voting ‘present’ is a very tough position to be in. To not take a stand in a moment that is so consequential, I think it’s quite difficult.”
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Tulsi seems positioned to take over the party with a medium range plan.
Or on Bikini Atoll while the ship sails away.
She was radioed orders from Putin to kill it! Hillary’s suspicions were correct about Gabbard being a Kremlin tool.
AOC is just jealous because Tulsi makes her look like a Cabbage Patch Kid.
ROFL
It was an act of cowardice.
She had to by all things ethical.
“We are sent here to lead.”
No, you mouthy c%^t, you’re sent to represent your constituents.
does aoc ever ride the subway these days?
Tulsi knows the impeachment is bogus. What’s more, Trump is her CIC if she’s still in uniform. ‘Present’ is the safest vote for a sensible D that doesn’t want to offend the base. IMHO.
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