The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart JON & AOC
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Jan 23, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a U.S. Representative known for her progressive views, tackles the rift between the Democratic Party and its working-class roots. She and Jon Stewart delve into strategies for promoting progressive policies in a challenging Congress. They discuss the party's shift towards affluent voters and the need for authenticity in political promises. Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the urgency of rebuilding a party that truly addresses the concerns of working families and critiques the growing influence of billionaires in politics.
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Predictable Democrats
- AOC highlights Democrats' predictable behavior, making them vulnerable to opponents like Trump.
- She suggests calculated unpredictability can give Democrats an advantage.
Sinema's Curtsy
- Ocasio-Cortez points to Kyrsten Sinema's curtsy vote against the $15 minimum wage as a public display of the Democratic Party's concessions to the wealthy.
- She emphasizes the struggles of working people and criticizes senators' focus on business impact.
Lobbyist Influx
- AOC recounts being flooded with lobbyist emails after joining the Energy and Commerce Committee.
- She contrasts this with her own refusal to meet with lobbyists due to her grassroots support.