Scott Adams, the "Dilbert" creator, says our side is greatly underestimating Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — that she is by no means a dummy, and that at this point, she is the second most persuasive American political figure, after Trump.  She is hugely popular among the young, the Left, and Hispanics.  She would have very high poll numbers if she ran for president: a young good-looking Hispanic woman with moxie, unafraid to take on the powers that be. My son told me the same thing this week — that she had effectively seized leadership of a national movement.  Of course, she may be used by others as a vehicle to advance causes, but ultimately, the elected official has the power. I think it helps our side in the short term if she and her colleagues on the Left try to purge moderate elements in the Democratic Party in the name of purity and saving the planet.  That will help the GOP win back seats in...(Read Full Post)