Ocasio-Cortez 'set to endorse Bernie Sanders for president'
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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is set to back Bernie Sanders as the Democrat to take on Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
Ms Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest ever US congresswoman and has become a leading progressive voice in the party.
She is scheduled to appear at a "Bernie's Back" rally in New York to formally offer her support on Saturday.
Mr Sanders, 78, took part in a debate on Tuesday night, less than two weeks after suffering a heart attack.
He took the opportunity to try and ease concerns over his health during the appearance, telling the debate crowd in Ohio: "I'm healthy, I'm feeling great."
Mr Sanders is currently third in the polls to win the party's nomination, behind former vice-president Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Mr Sanders previously ran for the Democratic nomination in 2016, but lost to Hillary Clinton.
An endorsement by Ms Ocasio-Cortez is being viewed in the US media as a significant boost for Mr Sanders' campaign and a big blow for fellow progressive candidate Elizabeth Warren.
Ms Ocasio-Cortez has become a high-profile voice within the Democratic Party since she beat a political veteran congressman for his seat in a primary vote 2018.
