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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
New York City, Jan 28 (EFE/EPA).- US Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman Thursday led a rally in the New York neighborhood of Bronx, calling for the introduction of a legislative package to collect $50 billion of state tax from wealthy people in the state of New York, which is an economic and cultural hub of the United States. (Camera:ALBAY VICARAY).SHOT LIST: US REPRESENTATIVES ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ AND JAMAAL BOWMAN STAGE A RALLY IN THE BRONX, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, US. SOUND BITES: US REPRESENTATIVES ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ AND JAMAAL BOWMAN (IN ENGLISH).
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized her GOP colleagues who are reportedly reluctant to impeach. Republicans are reporting they fear death threats from Trump's supporters. Ocasio-Cortez argued that many progressives have dealt with death threats for years. She stated it's a "privilege" for GOP members to be facing this danger for the first time. Trump supporters broke into the Capitol building last week violently, causing chaos.
There are rumors swirling that Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is eying Chuck Schumer's senate seat. New York political insiders think she will try to primary Schumer in 2022. New York State's Democratic chairman Jay Jacobs has urged AOC not to primary Schumer. Jacobs told the NY Post AOC would "absolutely" lose if she challenged Schumer. When asked if she would run for Senate, she has previously said that she doesn't know.
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Sen. Rand Paul are publicly feuding. What are they fighting over? Whether members of Congress should receive a COVID-19 vaccine before healthcare workers and the elderly. Paul argued that it would be "inappropriate" to jump the line ahead of frontline workers and the elderly. AOC insisted that lawmakers need to set an example for Americans and instill confidence about the vaccine. The government has made vaccines available to members of Congress in order to ensure continuity of government and protect national security.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez does not think Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer should head the Democratic party. In new podcast with the Intercept on Wednesday AOC blasted Schumer and Pelosi. "We need new leadership in the Democratic Party." The criticism comes as stimulus talks between the Democratic leaders and their Republican counterparts are ongoing. According to Business Insider Ocasio-Cortez suggested intimated that she should lead the party.
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