Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., pushed back on Democratic leadership Wednesday, after they questioned whether or not the progressive wave, which has caught widespread attention, is actually beneficial to the party or to blame for the recent loses in the U.S.
House of Representatives. House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., claimed the “socialist” agenda pushed by progressive House members, including Ocasio-Cortez, has hurt the party and could be to blame for the seats lost in House races last week.
Democrats in the House, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who some have speculated could be succeeded by Jeffries next election, were expecting to pick up a greater majority lead – but the opposite occurred.
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