Thread by @AOC

One of the 1st votes I ever cast broke w/ my party over House rules that strangled transformative legislation for working people + climate. It was honestly terrifying.

Now, CPC has pushed these critical rule changes in House negotiations. Grateful for @RepMcGovern’s leadership🙏🏽

https://twitter.com/ryangrim/status/1345100261812011009

One of the first deep lessons I learned in the House that process IS policy. If you pass M4A, GND, etc w/ messed up process/rules, then it can be weaponized into austerity leg by rules requiring it to have insane tax hikes or service cuts tied to it that aren’t applied to others

So these rule changes are a big deal - & not only on healthcare. They are structural changes in the House that level the playing field for a full SUITE of flagship legislation, locks in that field for the next two years, & establishes precedents for after

This was not easy

And to be 💯% honest, it was hard during this to be targeted+marred as some sellout-enemy of the people over a late tactical disagreement over 1 floor vote.

Also a bummer to see figures excuse comments like “f- her and f- anyone who protects her.” That’s not tone,that’s violence

On one hand, I am no stranger to abusive rhetoric and know that taking knocks comes w/ being an elected official.

But as someone who prioritizes movement-building and winning, creating something joyful that people actually want to be a part of is an impt organizing principle

BUT, let us celebrate this achievement! We need the energy of celebration to keep pushing!

These rule changes are a bfd. Breaking austerity mindset + rules, esp on climate, is a major tenet of the Green New Deal.

We will learn, build, uplift & advance together. 💜Happy new year