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Democrats Split Over AOC Endorsements
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In Short: Moderate Democratic candidates are increasingly wary of accepting endorsements from progressive rising star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), according to a report by Fox News.
Moderate Democratic candidates are increasingly wary of accepting endorsements from progressive rising star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), according to a report by Fox News.
In tight races, some candidates are still welcoming AOC's support, while others are shunning it.
AOC, a member of the original 'Squad' of progressive lawmakers, has become a polarizing figure within the Democratic Party.
Some candidates are navigating a delicate balance, as one moderate candidate told Fox News, 'I always just encourage people, like, you do what you gotta do, cause it's hard to play coalition politics.
Background
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