Actually, I try to not underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers.
It's part of the reason I avoid large crowds. (They're everywhere!)
@Smokin JoeLet's review how she got elected. The man who was the representative many years without opposition on the ballot, was used to doing nothing to be reelected, as he always won. He did nothing in the election with AOC against him, while she walked the district with others helping her, and she won. Evidently, the people who elected her are giving her money, plus I believe others across the nation are giving her money, one reason being her looks.
She has a striking appearance which looks great in film and pictures. Yes, she is a kook, but people don't bother to find that out.