Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) signaled in an interview with Axios on Monday that she would not support New York City Council member Chi Ossé in a primary challenge against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).
Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez is one of several high-profile progressives distancing from Ossé’s potential run, arguing that it is a distraction from New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory.
Ocasio-Cortez told Axios during a brief interview at the U.S. Capitol that she was “not aware” that Ossé was challenging.
“But,” she added, “I certainly don’t think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now.”
You definitely shouldn’t critically analyze any of the positions aoc has held since being elected because then you would be a tankie /s
In short, this is exactly who aoc is. She has been the party mainstream for years and exists to funnel left wing voters back into the democratic party.
This was always her position in the party. No need to be bought out or manipulated. This is her role.
How she still has any credibility as a “leftist” after this is mind boggling