AOC tries to broaden her appeal within a Democratic base spoiling for a fight

[Eugene]

Also: Ocasio-Cortez takes on assertive new role as Democratic anger grows (The Hill)

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Source: Associated Press

AOC tries to broaden her appeal within a Democratic base spoiling for a fight

By JONATHAN J. COOPER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Updated 7:47 AM EDT, March 23, 2025

DENVER (AP) — Bernie Sanders stepped onto a stage in downtown Denver, surrounded by tens of thousands of cheering supporters in what he described as the biggest rally he had ever addressed. The Vermont senator put his hand on the shoulder of the woman who had introduced him, a signal for her to stay on stage.

“She has become an inspiration to millions of young people,” Sanders said of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, recounting her biography from a girl who helped her mother clean houses and later became a bartender before emerging as political insurgent who ousted a powerful New York Democrat in a U.S. House primary.

The crowd began a chant of her well-known moniker: “AOC! AOC!”

In a leaderless Democratic Party out of power in Washington, Ocasio-Cortez has a message and a connection with a segment of liberals feeling disenchanted with both parties. Now, in her fourth term, the 35-year-old congresswoman is working to broaden her appeal beyond her progressive, anti-establishment roots.

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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-bernie-sanders-democrats-trump-cbc249cc4de978acb1333adae5735404

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Source: The Hill

Ocasio-Cortez takes on assertive new role as Democratic anger grows

by Julia Manchester - 03/22/25 6:00 AM ET

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is positioning herself in a leading role among Democrats as discontent grows among the party’s base in the second Trump era.

Ocasio-Cortez is on the road with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) as part of their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour aimed at rallying Democrats. The progressive congresswoman has also been one of the loudest critics of Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) decision to vote for a House GOP-drafted government funding bill last week, so much so that she’s been floated as a potential primary challenger against him.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is positioning herself in a leading role among Democrats as discontent grows among the party’s base in the second Trump era.

Ocasio-Cortez is on the road with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) as part of their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour aimed at rallying Democrats. The progressive congresswoman has also been one of the loudest critics of Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) decision to vote for a House GOP-drafted government funding bill last week, so much so that she’s been floated as a potential primary challenger against him.

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Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5208462-ocasio-cortez-leadership-democrats/

[Lonestarblue]

1. The NYT has an article about her as a potential presidential nominee in 2028.

Much as I like her policies, I do not believe that we can afford a female candidate in 2028. We have some amazing female leaders, but this country’s voters have clearly indicated that no woman need apply for president. Misogyny is still powerful here.

[sop]

2. Saw this at a recent protest: "Too many Chuck Schumers. Not enough Luigis."

I'm not advocatng for any more "Luigis." A few more AOCs is what we need.

[Autumn]

3. She's not trying. She's doing it.

Democrats want a fighter and she's a fighter.

[J_William_Ryan]

4. "In a leaderless Democratic Party out of power in Washington..."

Reflecting the will of the voters – however ignorant, fearful, stupid, and wrongheaded.

[rickyhall]

5. Need about 400 more AOCs..