I think she is a plant. Either one of our plants to sabotage the D's (unlikely), or she is planted by the D elites so they can "bring in a lesser evil" that will be accepted. We better watch out for who is waiting in the shadows to be proclaimed successor. It is definitely going to be another socialist, but a little less outlandish so he/she will be accepted with relief. On the other hand, AOC and her followers might just be plain old stupid and crazy...