Midterm Elections Usher In New Wave Of Diverse Lawmakers | TODAY

History was made in several areas following Tuesday’s midterm elections. The first Muslim and Native American women were elected to Congress, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 29, of New York, became the youngest woman elected. Among the record number of LGBTQ candidates was Colorado’s Jared Polis, the first openly gay man elected for governor.

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Midterm Elections Usher In New Wave Of Diverse Lawmakers | TODAY

[bigbriautocrossing]

I’m all for women in the high power, I certainly am not for socialist in high power.

[antichrist]

Just because it's a woman doesn't mean they're automatically qualified

[hoag]

What are they DRINKING IN MINNESOTA & New York I want MINNESOTA IS JUST A DUMPSTER FIRE 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[poprdog]

Why does it matter if it's women or a man? Only thing that matters is if you are actually going to do something

[flower]

Socialism? Really? Please study the recent history of Venezuela.

[Chris-ktyq]

What does it really take to be a politician? Just be the flavor of the month.

[dutchchambers]

"I'm only pretty sure, I can't take anymore. When you take a swing, I wonder what are we fighting for? When I scream out loud, I want to get out of this. I wonder is there anything you're gonna miss?"

[garlicknot]

I think it’s great how she’s asking other people for money now. Embracing that true socialism

[joel-oquendo]

Judging someone by their skin color and gender is racist and sexist. But don't let logic get in the way here...

[morgainenyc]

Alexandria is such a breath of fresh air!

[jeepdan]

From waitress to solving our national healthcare issues, Ocasio’s next feat will be to populate Mars.

[huss]

How did the baby alien from the movies get elected?

[UltraxEmerald]

It’s scary to me that people actually believe her.

[dannyboyify]

If Cortez winning a seat in Congress isnt a sign of concern for people then the country needs to reanalyze itself, and maybe open an economy book

[ITech]

Diverse and stupid. This is the result of identity politics.

[cazmaniandevil]

Congress is like ex wives now. "We are always right, and your money is our money."

[taffysaur]

“Diverse” in arbitrary genetic characteristics, of course, not diverse in thought or deed.

[brunns]

I have a comment for you, "Diverse Lawmakers huh", " Maybe you can bring some of that hard hitting quality integrity to the field & to several other states in this nation to show, empower, & ensure a profound impact of change!; Because my friends, fellow Lawmakers, There Clearly & Definitely are states in the United States being led by such one track minded, self indulging suits in office that have & are still consistentcy leading & allowing the populations of cities to be corrupted into hatred, prejudice, & false beliefs, among others, that benefits are for only political office agendas, not the citizens of this country!!!

[arcaneusumbra]

I don't care about their skin, gender, Or religion, what I want to know is are they qualified for the task? Or are we just going to get more "progressive" and not really achieve anything?

[ZenRhino]

Yeah Martin Luther King Jr would be so upset with you. Forget about the content of their character let's just talk about the color of their skin or their genitals or their sexual orientation. Identity politics is cancer!