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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her grassroots campaigning and her ability to mobilize young voters, making her a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the party.

Jan 27, 2021

Yes. I mean, climate has become a winning issue.

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Jan 27, 2021

Republicans have backed themselves into a corner because they have dug themselves into the hole of climate denial and climate delay for decades now.

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Jan 27, 2021

Kevin McCarthy answers to these QAnon members of Congress, not the other way around.

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Jan 27, 2021

Now, I`m feeling extraordinarily encouraged. And I think that the significance of President Biden`s executive orders communicates a lot.

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Jan 27, 2021

I think I truly believe that the politics around climate has changed.

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Jan 15, 2021

And frankly, you know, to see that there were members of Congress cheering them on, calling them, you know, their people, their constituents, it -- you know, there is a resolution that has already been drafted.

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Jan 15, 2021

I, myself, did not even feel safe going to the -- that extraction point because there were QAnon and white supremacist sympathizers and frankly white supremacist members of Congress in that extraction point who I know and who I have felt…

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Jan 15, 2021

And, frankly, you know, if they find more sympathy with them, then perhaps they shouldn't be serving in the United States congress.

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Jan 15, 2021

There were QAnon and white supremacist sympathizers and, frankly, white supremacist members of Congress in that extraction point, who I know and who I have felt would disclose my location, and allow me to -- who would create opportunities…

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Jan 15, 2021

What's so scary in a situation like that is that you don't know even if a person is in uniform whether they are there to hurt or to help.

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Jan 15, 2021

It's truly -- it's not just a betrayal but it's also just simply embarrassing that you have members that don't even have scientific competency writing policy and responsible for the lives of other people.

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