WaPo: AOC to endorse Bernie Sanders for President

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, one of the most influential voices among young liberals and a rising Democratic star, plans to endorse Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for president and appear with him at a rally on Saturday, according to two people with knowledge of her plans.

The surprise endorsement is a political coup for Sanders, 78, who has been fading in the polls and has faced growing questions about his age and health. Before Tuesday's Democratic debate, he had been sidelined from the campaign trail for two weeks by a heart attack.

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"We're looking forward to Saturday," said Corbin Trent, a spokesman for Ocasio-Cortez. Sanders teased the rally at Tuesday night's presidential debate, saying he would have a "special guest" appearing with him in New York.

Another person with knowledge of the congresswoman's plans, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe a decision that has not yet been announced publicly, confirmed the endorsement. Sanders campaign officials declined to comment.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/poli...958f64-ef84-11e9-b648-76bcf86eb67e_story.html

Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib will reportedly also endorse Sanders

 

[Wilsongt]

Wrap it up, Liz.

It's over.

 

[TheMan]

Really? Figured he would be winding things down

 

[UnpopularBlargh]

Makes sense and totally not a surprise.

 

[ShotyMcFat]

President Sanders sounds good doesn't it.

 

[Dark Knight]

Really? Figured he would be winding things down

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Why would he be at the debate tonight then

 

[Strike]

Expected. That's her mentor.

 

[jack_package_200]

No one should be shocked by this.

 

[pilcrow]

this was obvious but nevertheless

let's fucking goooooooooooo

 

[NSA]

👀

 

[RoKKeR]

Huh.

 

[RobotHaus]

Not surprising, they both are great leaders and bring in lots of that energy that seems to have been absent in the left lately.

I just hope that if Bernie doesn't get the nomination then she'll bring people over to the Democratic nominee.

 

[Dreamboum]

Good. She could bring in conditions to veer Sanders further left and have a better perspective on some issues he isn't as strong as he could be

 

[ctj]

Yesss

 

[zero_suit]

As she should.

 

[Byakuya769]

Makes sense.

 

[Ziltoidia 9]

I could tell something was brewing, guess this is it.

 

[tommy7154]

Fuck yes!!!!

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

Was obviously coming when Bernie was plugging a special guest at his event and AOC was liking the tweet about the event.

This shouldn't surprise anyone.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Wrap it up, Liz.

It's over.

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That's only if young voters actually show up to the polls in non-shameful numbers.

 

[captive]

OK.

President Sanders sounds good doesn't it.

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President Warren and first female president sound better.

 

[defaltoption]

Well yeah he's the best candidate available, Elizabeth is incredible and I would love her as our next president following Sanders and next VP before that but Bernie has no equal, Elizabeth is just better at speaking on what they both agree with in a way that lets more people understand.

 

[TheLucasLite]

It was only ever a matter of time.

 

[Ottaro]

Was literally just wondering when this would happen. Happy to see it.

 

[psynergyadept]

👀

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[LJ11]

Rally is in QB, that park isn't big, should be a trip for folks around that area.

 

[ChaosXVI]

Welp, that's definitely the boost he needed to stay in the game with Warren and Biden. Those 3 are the only ones who are in play now.

 

[Replicant]

Well she made a mistake. Bernie is not happening you guys.

 

[sphagnum]

Comrade!

 

[Novoitus]

Good. Warren is not the candidate we need. Many on this forum are going to be infuriated.

 

[fauxtrot]

Remember just the other day when folks here were saying she was going to endorse Warren lmao

 

[Nothing Loud]

Ok.

Not a surprise and I don't really see what effect this will have on him being 3rd place

 

[Ashodin]

Really? Figured he would be winding things down

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Natch. He's stronger than ever now.

 

[Surfinn]

Boom. Hell yeah

 

[Dr. Feel Good]

This absolutely got pulled forward as his poll numbers are collapsing, right?

 

[daveo42]

I like AOC, but I'm pushing for Warren. Bernie coming off a heart attack is not a good sign and points to just how old he and most of the Dem noms are as well as our own idiot and chief. Speaking of, I'd be curious how his ticker is holding up, but I'm reminded daily he has no heart.

 

[shinra-bansho]

Surprised, but only at the lack of political acumen.

 

[Zed]

LOL some people on Resetera are gonna be in denial.

 

[WedgeX]

President Sanders sounds good doesn't it.

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Certainly is one way to cement an inevitable KFC-branded future.

 

[Fantastical]

The only choice that makes sense for AOC. So glad it actually happened though.

 

[Phrozenflame500]

huh, kinda surprised she actually went for it

 

[Gwenpoolshark]

Wrap it up, Liz.

It's over.

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Lol ok.

I do like this though.

 

[mreddie]

This absolutely got pulled forward as his poll numbers are collapsing, right?

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No, Biden's numbers are tanking.

 

[Spiritreaver]

Keep it up AOC!

 

[Ashodin]

LOL some people on Resetera are gonna be in denial.

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Probably denial all the way to the White House tbh

 

[MalcomFleX]

Terrible choice. Good luck.

 

[DrewFu]

I'd rather she out her support behind Warren who is infinitely more like to get the nomination, honestly.

 

[Powdered Egg]

The two realest mofos in politics.

 

[Mulciber]

Slay, queen comrade.

 

[cubanb]

Tweet is gone now?

 

[Hellsing321]

Don't think it'll do anything to save his campaign. Who was waiting for her to endorse the one person she would obviously endorse before they threw their support behind him?