Ocasio-Cortez says Democrats were 'horrifically cruel'
The gist
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Democratic leaders were "horrifically cruel" to her when she first arrived.
Her remarks come as a group urges her to run for president in 2028.
How it unfolded
- Dec 2024Ocasio-Cortez lost a secret ballot contest to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee to the late Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, 131 to 84.
- Jan 2025She joined the Energy and Commerce Committee after years of seeking a seat.
- Nov 3, 2026An internal strategy memo released by her campaign committee argued she has evolved from a progressive firebrand into a formidable national political force, citing $38 million from more than 2 million contributions.
Key terms
- secret ballot
- A voting method in which a voter's identity in an election or referendum is anonymous.
- House Oversight Committee
- The main investigative committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, with broad jurisdiction and subpoena power.
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- A long-standing standing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives handling commerce, public health, and energy matters.
Source: Wikipedia