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A Lone Vote

This soliloquy reflects on AOC's courage and strength in being the only Democrat who voted against the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill despite pressure from others to comply.

An image of AOC standing alone against a sea of people voting yes on the omnibus bill.

An image of AOC standing alone against a sea of people voting yes on the omnibus bill.

Alas, why must one lone Democrat vote nay? To deny a bill of such grand display? A bill of $1.7 trillion in cost, Where does the money go and at what cost? For all the good it could bring to our land, Why must this one brave soul take a stand? The pressure to comply is hard to resist, But this lone Democrat chose not to enlist. What courage she has to make her own way! In a world of "yes" she chose to say "nay". Her conviction strong as an iron will, A beacon of hope for us all still. She stands apart from the rest in her fight, A sign that truth can still win the night. Though some may disagree with her stance, Her courage and strength deserve a chance.