Morning Jolt: Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi’s Allies Trade Accusations of Racism and Ignorance

Yesterday on the Three Martini Lunch podcast, my co-host Greg Corombos observed that the leaders of the Democratic party will never back away from identity politics and the race card until they find themselves getting bitten by it as well — and we may be reaching this point.

We've come a long way from that happy Rolling Stone cover featuring House speaker Nancy Pelosi, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, as well as Representative Jahana Hayes. Now Ocasio-Cortez is contending that Pelosi is giving her grief because of the color of her skin:

When these comments first started, I kind of thought that she was keeping the progressive flank at more of an arm's distance in order to protect more moderate members, which I ...

July 12 2019

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Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi's Allies Trade Accusations of Racism and Ignorance Jim Geraghty Yesterday on the Three Martini Lunch podcast, my co-host Greg Corombos observed that the leaders of the Democratic party will never back away from identity politics and the race card until they find themselves getting bitten by it as well — and we may be reaching this point. We've come a long way from that happy Rolling Stone cover featuring House speaker Nancy Pelosi, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, as well as Representative Jahana Hayes. Now Ocasio-Cortez is contending that Pelosi is giving her grief because of the color of her skin: When these comments first started, I kind of thought that she was keeping the progressive flank at more of an arm's distance in order to protect more moderate members, which I ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Are Biden's Apologies Killing His Electability Argument? Jonathan S. Tobin Biden's history as a national candidate in the past was one largely characterized by mistakes, and the pattern has repeated itself in his latest try for the presidency. Congress Aims to Address China's Atrocities against Religious Minorities Travis Weber and Arielle del Turco China wants to be respected and accepted as an influential country. Congress has the opportunity to tell Beijing that its reputation will remain blackened until it remedies its human-rights abuses. Labor Secretary Acosta Resigns amid Backlash over Handling of Epstein Sex-Abuse Case Jack Crowe This comes amid growing backlash over his handling of the 2008 sex abuse prosecution of billionaire Jeffrey Epstein. ADVERTISEMENT The Real Danger of Categorical Politics Jonah Goldberg Identity politics always ends up being an appeal to a kind of group loyalty. "Real" blacks or women or Jews or gays believe X, and if you don't believe X, you're some kind of traitor to your tribe. Claremont's New Class of Fellows Would Make Its Founders Weep Mona Charen With its recent embrace of the smarmy underside of American politics, the Claremont Institute beclowns itself. The High School Fighting to Save Women's Sports Alexandra DeSanctis As athletic conferences across the country embrace radical new policies, female athletes are losing opportunities to compete safely and fairly. New York City's Dishonest Attempt to Squelch a Gun-Rights Lawsuit Matthew Larosiere The Supreme Court could clarify the scope of the Second Amendment. New York City would rather it didn't. AOC's Chief of Staff Admits the Green New Deal Is Not about Climate Change Jack Crowe The proposal will cost some $93 billion in new government spending over ten years. ADVERTISEMENT GIVE THE GIFT OF NR Gift Your Grad! Move that special grad in your life in the right direction. Enter coupon code MYGRAD at checkout to get 60% off all NR gift subscriptions. SEE MY OPTIONS Photo Essays Grounded 737 MAX Planes Top Shots ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.