Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

After defeating a Democratic Party boss, she’s a new kingmaker -- and even the establishment wants in.
John Cardillo tried to discredit the progressive newcomer by questioning her upbringing. It did not go well.
John Cardillo tried to discredit the congressional candidate and Twitter went wild.
The California congresswoman would be the first black woman and the most progressive person in the party leadership.
New York's governor said he'd take the pledge the day after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defeated his ally.
“Vote her in next, Massachusetts,” the 28-year-old House candidate tweeted about Pressley.
If the nominee wins in November, she'd "be the first member of Congress that talks like Cardi B."