In today’s political circus, the Democratic Party seems to be in a bit of a tangle, eagerly playing the game of musical chairs without any rhythm. As they fumble around trying to find someone to lead their parade against those dastardly conservatives, two names keep popping up: Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). Kamala Harris, who has tried her luck in presidential aspirations before, is now eyeing the sunny seat of California’s governor. It seems like the Democratic Party is desperately seeking someone to step up, while AOC is out there energizing rallies and capturing wallets, or, as some might call it, playing rockstar politics.

Now, while some might find AOC thrilling, the appreciation for her doesn’t always run deep among everybody. It’s easy to see her drawing inspiration from Bernie Sanders, sharing a working-class message that sounds strangely similar to something one might expect from Trump rallies. It’s almost poetic, a full circle of political irony where echo chambers meet. Yet, she flits around with that expensive flair that’s more Coachella than coal miner, leaving her critics chuckling at the contradiction.

Over on the Republican side of the fence, there’s hardly any love lost. The sight of Democrats shuffling with trepidation—as if stuck in some perpetual crouch—invokes a certain sense of satisfaction. After all, when party mainstays like David Hogg argue for burning down moderate bridges, it’s the GOP’s dream come true. Throw Bernie and AOC into the fray and suddenly it’s like watching a fireworks display of disunity and chaos from the cheap seats. What’s better entertainment than watching your opponent split in half right before an election?

But let’s not kid ourselves, AOC does have charisma on her side. She can draw a crowd and make headlines. Yet, what she brings in energy, she perhaps lacks in her ability to unify. Remember how Barack Obama used to paper over internal party rifts with ease? Well, those were the glory days, and AOC clearly missed that memo. There’s a quaint humor in watching her try, though. It’s reminiscent of a teenager fresh from a semester at an elite university pontificating about the world’s woes without actually offering anything new or groundbreaking.

Finally, the Democrats’ strategy seems to revolve around reacting to whatever is the latest gaffe from the Republicans or Trump. Their ideas often appear like hastily concocted potions from a wizard’s apprentice, crafted without foresight or consideration of side effects. Whether it’s cash bail or sanctuary cities, ideas fly with little regard for the aftermath. And while this slapdash approach may amuse a few, it only serves to highlight a lack of depth and new ideas. It’s a rerun that the Republicans can only hope gets picked up for more seasons; the entertainment value is simply too rich!