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AOC Angered After Not Being Invited to Campaign for Democrats Who Lost in Virginia

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez angered not invited to campaign Democrats
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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“Not a single person asked me to send an e-mail, not even to my own list. And then they turn around and say it’s the fault of me and my followers who caused their defeats. I think it was communicated quite expressly that we were unwelcome to pitch in.”

New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez believes she could have helped Virginia Democrats who lost races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and numerous seats in the House of Delegates. But the Democratic leaders in Virginia obviously felt that her presence and her strident socialism would have harmed their candidates’ chances of victory even more. 

NYC Will Allow Non-citizens to Vote in Municipal Elections, Protests Arise

“Someone who has lived here for 30 days will have a say in how we raise our taxes, our debt, and our long-term pension liabilities. These are things people who are temporary residents should not have a say in.”

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