Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez[a] (/oʊˌkɑːsioʊ kɔːrˈtɛz/; Spanish: [oˈkasjo koɾˈtes];[1] born October 13, 1989), also known by her initials AOC, is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district. It's time the United States catch up to the rest of the world in ensuring all people have real healthcare coverage that doesn't break the bank. I wonder how AOC feels knowing most of gen z thinks she’s iconic? [41] She was the first person since 2004 to challenge Joe Crowley, the Democratic Caucus Chair, in the primary. Where's labor? [24][34][35], During the 2016 primary, Ocasio-Cortez worked as an organizer for Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign. 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[247] She has said, "to be Puerto Rican is to be the descendant of... African Moors [and] slaves, Taino Indians, Spanish colonizers, Jewish refugees, and likely others. i stan her #fyp #AOC #feminism, Reply to @nidarrrrina7 why does Yoho sound like every woman’s toxic ex? [63], Bernie Sanders and Noam Chomsky congratulated her. “Can’t come soon enough.”. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders. My mother got to see Mr. Yoho's disrespect on the floor of this House towards me on television. [77][78] She spoke at the Netroots Nation conference in August 2018, and was called "the undisputed star of the convention". Another poll taken last year by Stop The AOC PAC within her Queens and Bronx district showed that 42 percent are unfamiliar with the congresswoman, 51 percent have an unfavorable view of her and 33 percent are ready to vote for someone else in the next election. Pete Buttigieg is polling first in Iowa, according to the RealClearPolitics average, and attracting large crowds in the state. 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She’s an important national voice and adding her weight to the political revolution is a real coup for us.”. [12] She has a younger brother named Gabriel. [208][209], Ocasio-Cortez supports transitioning to a single-payer healthcare system, viewing medical care as a human right. If you find one, snap a pic and @ me - this one's from @analisacantu pic.twitter.com/LHOFQp7Fuq", "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wins an upset and her supporters want the media to say her name", "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Explains This Year's Progressive Wave in Michael Moore's New Film", "Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 11/9 : Official Trailer - In Theaters 9/21", "Ocasio-Cortez's response to jibes about college dance video? [57] Her win, and Crowley's defeat, came as a shock to many political commentators and analysts and immediately garnered nationwide attention. [87] A rally in Wichita had to be moved from a theater with a capacity of 1,500 when far more people said they would attend. AOC is one of four women elected to Congress in 2018 who make up a group of Democratic politicians nicknamed “The Squad.” That progressive collective — which is very unpopular with President Trump and right-wingers — includes Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, Rashida Tlaib and Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar. She declined the nomination.[71][72]. Over the weekend, they answered questions together on Instagram Live. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez’s fans have also begun thinking about AOC 2024 or 2028. Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. [20][21] In a show of appreciation for her efforts, the MIT Lincoln Laboratory named a small asteroid after her: 23238 Ocasio-Cortez. “I know, and we all know, that this isn’t just about Bernie Sanders,” Ocasio-Cortez said at a Sanders rally in Los Angeles. Follow him on Twitter. [254][255], On October 20, 2020, Ocasio-Cortez debuted on the streaming service Twitch to play Among Us with fellow congresswoman Ilhan Omar, Omar's daughter Isra Hirsi, and established streamers such as Pokimane, Mxmtoon, Hasan Piker, Disguised Toast, Jacksepticeye, and DrLupo. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has been floated as a possible presidential or vice presidential candidate -- but is the rising progressive star too young for those top positions? Ocasio-Cortez was endorsed by various politically progressive organizations and figures, including former President Barack Obama and U.S. [85] Co-creator of two progressive political action committees, he has been called a significant political presence. "One thing that I am concerned about ... is in our climate," Ocasio-Cortez said as Joe Biden cemented his frontrunner status in the 2020 race. My mother got to see Mr. Yoho's disrespect on the floor of this House towards me on television. [220] She believes the federal government should increase investment in Puerto Rico. For her birthday, the Bronx native asked Americans to take care of themselves and each other as a pathway to normalcy.

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