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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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[–] anachronist@midwest.social 3 points 2 days ago

Holy hell.

[–] ieatpwns@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

wtf does Zohran have to do with Jeffries and osse

[–] Tinidril@midwest.social 1 points 2 days ago

If not now then when?

I think AOC gets a whole lot of unfair criticism from the left, but this is a pretty indefensible take. Jeffries not only has to go, he is seriously vulnerable, and his defeat would be the best kind of political shakeup.