Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives are pivoting away from "wokeness," aiming for a more centrist appeal, potentially for higher office. The author criticizes this "Great Democratic Dewokification" as a cynical, poll-driven move that risks alienating progressive supporters and making leaders appear as mere followers. Ocasio-Cortez's "Woke 1 was crazy" comment is highlighted as dismissive of a historically significant anti-racist movement. The piece argues such repositioning is disingenuous, lacks credibility, and risks betraying the struggle 'wokeness' originally represented. It suggests a need for genuine engagement over political expediency.