Civil war: Is AOC looking to take out Chuck Schumer? Share on Facebook Jazz ShawPosted at 10:01 am on December 28, 2020 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The rumor mill in New York politics isn’t always the most reliable, but this item has attracted enough attention from senior Democratic Party officials that there’s probably some basis to it. Word on the street is that Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has put out some feelers and is exploring the possibility of mounting a primary challenge against New York Senator Chuck Schumer. The former waitress, now preparing to start her second term in the House, would certainly have a large hill to climb if she wants to knock out the Senate Minority Leader. But then again, consider how she got into her current position. She took out Joe Crowley in the 2018 primary. He was considered untouchable at the time, with a huge amount of seniority. Perhaps she’s been letting all of her headlines go to her head and thinks she can just smack down anyone who stands in her way? In any event, the Chairman of the state Democratic Committee is taking the rumor seriously enough to send a very public message to AOC.