The Democratic Party’s internal war has reached a boiling point, with progressives and party elites locked in a battle for the soul of their movement. What started as a grassroots rebellion against the machine has taken an unexpected turn, revealing cracks in the socialist coalition that once promised to remake American politics.
Here’s where it gets rich—the latest betrayal comes from their supposed revolutionary hero. The very tactics that launched certain careers are now being denounced as dangerous and divisive.
From ‘Fox News’:
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is distancing herself from a far-left effort to primary House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries this week.
Ocasio-Cortez’s comments came after New York City Council member Chi Osse, a close confidant of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, announced an effort to unseat Jeffries in the 2026 primary. The New York City lawmaker initially told reporters that she was “not aware” of Osse’s challenge.
“But I certainly don’t think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now,” she hastened to add.
The woman who famously unseated establishment Democrat Joe Crowley through a primary challenge in 2018 now stands firmly against the same strategy being used against House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. (Sure she was “unaware.”) AOC’s stunning transformation from revolutionary to party defender marks a reversal that has left her socialist base feeling abandoned and betrayed.
From Revolutionary to Establishment Defender
The irony is impossible to ignore. AOC built her entire political brand on challenging Democratic leadership, calling out their failures, and demanding radical change. She rose to prominence by doing exactly what Chi Ossé is attempting now—primarying an entrenched Democrat deemed out of touch with the far-left base.
Yet here she stands, defending the very power structure she once railed against. Her claim of being “unaware” of Ossé’s plans rings hollow, given their documented close relationship and her previous endorsement of his political career. Let’s be honest—this isn’t just political evolution; it’s a complete abandonment of the principles that launched her to national prominence.
Socialist Unity Crumbles
The fractures run even deeper than AOC’s about-face. Even Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani himself, despite being a fellow Democratic Socialist, offered only tepid statements about his ally’s campaign. Talk about awkward Thanksgiving dinners ahead.
Jeffries, who reluctantly gave Mamdani only an eleventh-hour endorsement after months of hesitation, now finds himself defended by the very progressives who once sought his removal. The machine always wins, it seems, even when the revolutionaries think they’re in charge.
The pattern is unmistakable: radical firebrands enter office promising to shake up the system, only to become its most ardent defenders once they taste power. AOC’s transformation from outsider to insider is complete, leaving her original supporters wondering what happened to their champion. (Spoiler: She got comfortable.)
This Democratic civil war reveals a fundamental truth about their party—when push comes to shove, maintaining power matters more than principles. As conservatives have long observed, the socialist movement’s promises of revolutionary change always give way to protecting the status quo once its leaders secure their positions.
AOC’s betrayal of her base isn’t just political maneuvering; it’s proof that the progressive revolution was always more about personal ambition than genuine reform. Remember this next time they preach about “fighting the system”—because when their own allies try it, suddenly it’s “not a good idea right now.”
Key Takeaways
- AOC opposes primarying Jeffries despite using identical tactics to gain power
- Socialist unity crumbles as DSA members turn against each other
- Progressive revolutionaries consistently become establishment defenders once in office
- Democratic infighting reveals their prioritization of power over principles
Sources: Fox News, Washington Examiner
