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.”
None of you realize the democrat leaders are being accused of having no control over their people. If AOC speaks out they will label her the problem like they did with bernie.
Oh no the horror. The DNC which just betrayed Zohran Mamdani and refused to endorse him despite him winning the Democratic primary. We have to play nice with the people who play dirty.
If she doesnt want them to go to the media blaming her than yeah, first time getting into politics huh? Lol
I think people are becoming disillusioned with progressives that follow the orders of decrepit Neoliberals.
Oh no not the “blame” for running opposition against the establishment ghouls. The horror. Nobody in the public would support that. Everyone loooves current DNC leadership.
At least MTG strikes when she sees blood in the water.