Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Role in the Democratic Party

SOURCE www.npr.org
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is working to lead her party back into power, highlighting Republican errors and defending people without legal status. She challenges the Justice Department and criticizes government's failure to work for ordinary people.

Key Points

  • Critiques Republican Party's actions that may harm voters
  • Defends immigrants without legal status
  • Challenges Justice Department on constitutional rights
  • Critiques government's failure to work for ordinary people

Pros

  • Experienced and influential figure within the Democratic Party
  • Advocates for a path to citizenship for people without legal status
  • Challenges government actions that negatively impact ordinary people

Cons

  • Controversial figure with critics on both sides of the political spectrum