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Added on the 02/11/2020 13:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
The Democratic Party took back the White House. But, the party lost seats in the House and Senate. Political insiders, Democrats, and their donors have blamed far left Democratic Socialists and Progressives, like Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. The media has also been brutal with the facts, placing the Democratic failures squarely at the feet of Progressives, AOC and her Squad. In an interview Ocasio-Cortez told the NY Times a defeated and demoralized AOC said she might quit politics. Her decision will depend on the hostility of her own party towards progressive causes. "I don't even know if I want to be in politics," she told The Times.
New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the US must "rally together behind the needs of Texans" as she gives a statement before volunteering at the Houston Food Bank after a deadly winter storm hit Texas. An unprecedented and deadly "polar plunge" burst pipes and left millions shivering without power or clean water for days. SOUNDBITE
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas plans to attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. This comes after weeks of elevating misinformation about the election results. Cruz has faced immense backlash and increasing pressure to resign following his objection. Biden has even criticized the Texas senator and said he should be defeated in 2024. Since November, Cruz has sown doubts into the electoral process, says Business Insider. Cruz's communications director, Lauren Blair Bianchi, also left her job in the wake of the siege.
Nancy Pelosi wants to be continue to be Speaker of the House. But, some left wing activist want a vote on Medicare-for-All. So, the activists are pressuring progressive lawmakers to refuse to vote for Pelosi unless she holds the first floor vote on Medicare-for-All. Business Insider reports that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is publicly rejecting those calls. AOC argues that Democrats don't have the votes to pass Medicare for All in the House.
Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told reporters that Biden's agenda seems "a little hazy" and needs a "more coherent vision," reports The Hill. Biden has previously promised to have the "single most diverse cabinet" in American history. So far, he has made some historic picks. Some progressive critics are disappointed with the lack of ideological diversity in the cabinet. In the past, AOC has called on Biden to choose progressive leaders for top White House roles. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Joe Biden for his cabinet picks when speaking to reporters. Xavier Becerra would be the first Latino person to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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