I once had the pleasant surprise of meeting Alex while walking the stunning side streets of City Island - A Slice of NYC Paradise.
#AOC was running against Representative Crowley, who had held his seat far too long. She stopped and asked me if I would be voting for her. I told her not to waste her time because as an independent voter, with no political affiliations, I can not participate in political primaries.
I did, however, pledge my vote during the general elections. Not because of that experience that led to the chain of events, but because of my NBc News connections, and because I was interested, I attended one of her Fireside Chats in The Bronx NYC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr6OfJlQe0c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3eBJSRgyMk
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019, defeating Democratic incumbent Joseph Crowley in a shocking primary upset. Ocasio-Cortez won the seat, which represents New York's 14th congressional district, after running a grassroots campaign that highlighted a progressive political agenda.