Democrats Suddenly Can’t Define ‘Woke’ After AOC Says It Was ‘Crazy’
AOC's remark that 'Woke 1 was crazy' has ignited debate among Democrats over whether it's a strategic shift to broaden appeal or a concession to right-wing weaponization of progressive language.
- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez signaled a rhetorical shift on ABC's This Week, telling journalist Karl that "Woke 1 was crazy" while weighing a potential presidential or Senate run.
- This framing targets the summer of 2020, when calls to "defund the police" dominated national discourse; New York Councilman Chi Ossé, elected in 2021 after participating in George Floyd protests, now shares her characterization of that era as "crazy."
- Observers define this pivot as "Woke 2," which prioritizes progressive policy while de-emphasizing "identity politics." Some view this as necessary evolution, while critics argue it adopts right-wing terminology to broaden mainstream appeal.
- Critics argue dismissing past activism as "crazy" hands ammunition to right-wing agendas seeking to delegitimize black political expression, potentially alienating the activist base that fueled 2020's protests.
- As Ocasio-Cortez eyes higher office, this maneuvering aims to broaden her appeal beyond her progressive base, though the approach risks alienating voters who view "politics of abolition" as deeply held moral convictions.
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