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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she had a very close encounter during the Capitol riots (Getty Images)
She has been a leader who is often seen swimming against the tide, even if it is in her own party. New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or AOC as she is popularly known symbolizes the progressive wing of the party, a rebel who doesnât hesitate to take on even the Democratic leadership. The 31-year-old self-proclaimed socialist leader endorsed Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in the presidential primaries last year and was even seen questioning President Joe Bidenâs agenda when the veteran was in the process to pick faces for his administration that took over on Wednesday, January 20. She said Bidenâs cabinet lacked a cohesive vision.
Sanders, Warren Warn Senate Majority Will Be Used in Very Aggressive Way if GOP Blocks Stimulus
On 1/23/21 at 2:45 PM EST
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders said he s prepared to pass major Senate Budget Committee legislation with a simple 51-vote majority, as he and other progressive lawmakers warned Republicans not to stall the next stimulus relief package because we have the majority.
Sanders and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren made independent remarks this week stressing that Democrats must deliver for America, even if congressional Republicans plan on holding up the next pandemic relief bill. Progressives are urging President Joe Biden and fellow Democratic lawmakers to capitalize on their first Senate majority in six years by leveraging the recently demoted Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. The Kentucky Republican is currently threatening filibusters and other obstructionist moves to slow Democrats momentum. But Sanders said he will not hesitate to push bills throug