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.”
…normal for the left. The conservatives fall in line, they say, but the progressives need to fall in love. They don’t follow a name with the loyalty of the cons, and they will bail if the character or progress of the current leader isn’t consistent – or if consensus on goals and direction isn’t there.
It’s the shame of having ethics and integrity.
If you remove it, you’re no better than them.