In their efforts to defend Ocasio-Cortez from all criticism, many of Ocasio-Cortez’ defenders lower the standards instead. They praise her boldness as a way to excuse her ignorance. They blame criticism of her on her sex, not on her own lack of knowledge. And excuses from her defenders include rebuttals along the lines of she’s no more ignorant than other members of Congress and Steve King has said worse.

This is the bar they want to set? These Democrats are okay with Ocasio-Cortez’ inarticulate rambling because Steve King is worse?

It’s shocking her supporters are willing to accept this from their side. Would they not rather demand knowledgeable representatives who can effectively explain their ideas? Ultimately, neither side will improve when they continue to excuse ineptitude because they argue the other side is worse.