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I have a theory for why @AOC and @AyannaPressley handled their hearing better than other, older Dems.

It’s bc they didn’t *need* the national TV attention. TV is not how they reach their constituents. They didn’t need to *look* like they were working, they could just work.
@AOC @AyannaPressley When they need to attract media attention, when they need to speechify, they use social media. That’s how they connect. AOC can blow up Instagram any time she wants. She doesn’t need... cable.
A major Congressional hearing is the only opportunity for a lot of Dems to be seen outside their district. For the freshman women, it *wasn’t.* So they could focus on the important parts instead of grandstanding for the cameras. These women have “the cameras” on their phones.
It’s actually a fantastic sign for the future. As more elected officials have independent ways of addressing the people, maybe they’ll be less thirsty for attention when it’s time to do the people’s work.
Now in (Washington) post form.

washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/0…
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