OPINION: Democrats should maybe slow their roll on pushing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as their next big star
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,Democratic Party,Politics
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Since her massive upset victory over New York Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley last month, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been touted as the fastest-rising star in the Democratic firmament. Potential 2020 presidential contenders seized on her victory as a sign that unapologetic liberalism is where the party is headed. Suddenly would-be national candidates were falling all over themselves to call to abolish ICE. Think pieces over What It All Means -- including in this space -- were launched.
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