Julian AOC Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/10/16/two-ways-which-alexandria-ocasio-cortezs-endorsement-could-keep-sanders-hunt/

This article is about AOC is shaking up the presidential race. I think it important to see how AOC is impacting the norms of the roles of female congresspeople and discussing why she did not throw her hat in for a female candidate. AOC brings a lot of interesting questions to the table, both from the standpoint of viewing her as a new role model and a divisive voice. Interestingly, she did not throw her hat in for a female candidate, instead vowing to support Bernie throughout the race. AOC is even soapboxing alongside Bernie on the campaign trail and she has may even continue without Bernie while impeachment proceedings are heard within the senate. AOC is also contributing greatly to Bernie’s ability to swing female voters.

Key Quotes:

“Warren leads Sanders by 27 points with women, for example, and by the same margin with white Democratic voters. She leads by an average of 20 points with those older than 50 and by wide margins among those making more than $50,000 a year. Narrowing those gaps is critical for Sanders to regain his footing against Warren.”

“Again, though, those margins vary by demographic. Among women with an opinion of both, Ocasio-Cortez is more favorably viewed than Sanders by 14 points. Among white Democratic voters, she’s 15 points more favorably viewed. Among the wealthiest Democratic voters? Eighteen points.”