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Exclusive: AOC says Hakeem Jeffries primary challenge not a "good idea" (www.axios.com)
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) signaled in an interview with Axios on Monday that she would not support New York City Council member Chi Ossé in a primary challenge against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).

Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez is one of several high-profile progressives distancing from Ossé's potential run, arguing that it is a distraction from New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory.

Ocasio-Cortez told Axios during a brief interview at the U.S. Capitol that she was "not aware" that Ossé was challenging.

"But," she added, "I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now."

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[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

There's so much disdain for the current Dem establishment. If progressives aren't even going to challenge the DNC ghouls at the elections then there's no point to 'the squad'.