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I’m seeing people (on the left and right) saying that

pulled a surprise maneuver in her pre-recorded #DemConvention speech by nominating Bernie Sanders. In reality, any candidate with at least 300 delegates gets a ceremonial nomination.

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Here’s What Actually Happened With AOC Nominating Bernie Sanders At The DNC

AOC’s nominating speech for Sen. Sanders was a symbolic, honorary gesture. This is just how the official nominating process for presidential candidates works.

4:32 AM · Aug 19, 2020

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Here,

even explained it herself:

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

If you were confused, no worries! Convention rules require roll call & nominations for every candidate that passes the delegate threshold. I was asked to 2nd the nom for Sen. Sanders for roll call. I extend my deepest congratulations to @JoeBiden - let’s go win in November.

twitter.com/SareneLeeds/st…

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Bad tweets. Bad tweets everywhere.

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Maybe that should’ve been explained better?

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wasn’t aware

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I've had your back since you were elected. What you did tonight was horrible. Bernie is awesome but Joe is the candidate & you need to get on the train to help get Joe elected - Bernie will be by his side. You embarrassed us.

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Freez'n Dream'n ℛℒℋ @_Jrlh_

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Correct but they also usually at least mention the name of the party's nominee, She made damn sure the only name she mentioned was Sanders.

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this is bad spin frank

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It was pre recorded...

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Why didn't the

explain it on the splitscreen? I'm happy

tweeted about it so fast but it's still unfair to her all the mean attacks.

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