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AXIOS (Mike Zapler) - "Woke 1 was crazy": AOC seeks do-over on 2020-era rhetoric

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is trying to pull off a political feat for the ages: bury a chapter of left-wing politics that seemed like a good idea to many liberals at the time — but not so much anymore. Why it matters: The country's most prominent democratic socialist is essentially seeking a mulligan for candidates who embraced policies like defunding the police, saying candidates should be judged on their current platforms. - But that will be a tough sell with moderate Democrats, let alone Republicans, in competitive races outside of blue bastions. Driving the news: In an interview on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, AOC was asked about some of the positions democratic socialists took around 2020. They were, she said, a product of the…

What are the potential future political paths for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mentioned in the report?
The report notes that AOC's political future could involve a Senate run or a presidential campaign in 2028.
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What action did the centrist Democratic group Third Way announce recently regarding the democratic socialist wing of the party?
Third Way announced a $15 million effort to wage "war" on the democratic socialist wing of the Democratic Party.
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What specific ideas were previously proposed by Wisconsin gubernatorial hopeful Francesca Hong that she has since walked back?
Francesca Hong, described as a democratic socialist, previously called for the elimination of the police and prisons, and she also proposed doing away with Thanksgiving.
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How has Matt Bennett, cofounder of the centrist Democratic group Third Way, characterized AOC's recent comments regarding 2020 police policies?
Matt Bennett stated that AOC is a "savvy politician" and noted that it is good she recognizes that the positions she and others took regarding police in 2020 were "bad substantively, and really bad politically."
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What specific policies did Kamala Harris endorse during her 2020 presidential campaign?
During her 2020 presidential campaign, Kamala Harris endorsed several policies including taxpayer-funded, medically necessary gender transition surgeries for federal inmates, the decriminalization of border crossings, and a ban on plastic straws.
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What has Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated regarding the rhetoric used by democratic socialists around 2020?
In an interview on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, AOC described the previous era as "Woke 1 was crazy" (quoting a politician-friend) and stated that while policy discussions at the start of the pandemic were "fruitful," the rhetoric used at that time is not something that should be used today. She suggested that candidates should be judged on their current platforms rather than past positions.
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NPR (Melissa Bailey) - Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns

Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.

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NPR (Marielle Segarra) - Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit

The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.

Who is the psychotherapist that suggests trying a time audit to manage busyness?
Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano suggests using a time audit to help identify time-wasting activities and make room for more important tasks.
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What is the purpose of performing a time audit according to psychotherapist Niro Feliciano?
The purpose of a time audit is to help identify what is wasting your time so that you can make room for the things that matter.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Lamothe, Cat Zakrzewski) - Close Trump aides — but no Cabinet officials — made secret catering truck move

The president was accompanied by some of his most loyal aides but no top administration officials as he made the clandestine move to a different plane to leave Turkey last month.

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