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Strategic crossover voting — in which Republicans and Democrats rank moderate candidates from the other party — could lead to more centrist outcomes.

Yes, the world’s richest man hopes to challenge his former BFF’s grip on political power by launching a “centrist” third party, a proven way to waste lots of money and accomplish nothing.

His success required him and his allies to win over budget hawks within his Republican Party who were intent on slashing government spending, as well as centrists who were wary of cuts to social programmes.

And centrists still are concerned about cuts in the bill, including reductions in federal payments covering health insurance for low-income Americans.

Even centrists must concede that Ocasio-Cortez is more popular than the mealy-mouthed Democrats who otherwise dominate the landscape.