Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

BUT, let us celebrate this achievement! We need the energy of celebration to keep pushing! These rule changes are a bfd. Breaking austerity mindset + rules, esp on climate, is a major tenet of the Green New Deal. We will learn, build, uplift & advance together. 💜Happy new year — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

On one hand, I am no stranger to abusive rhetoric and know that taking knocks comes w/ being an elected official. But as someone who prioritizes movement-building and winning, creating something joyful that people actually want to be a part of is an impt organizing principle — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

And to be 💯% honest, it was hard during this to be targeted+marred as some sellout-enemy of the people over a late tactical disagreement over 1 floor vote. Also a bummer to see figures excuse comments like “f- her and f- anyone who protects her.” That’s not tone,that’s violence — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

So these rule changes are a big deal - & not only on healthcare. They are structural changes in the House that level the playing field for a full SUITE of flagship legislation, locks in that field for the next two years, & establishes precedents for after This was not easy — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

One of the first deep lessons I learned in the House that process IS policy. If you pass M4A, GND, etc w/ messed up process/rules, then it can be weaponized into austerity leg by rules requiring it to have insane tax hikes or service cuts tied to it that aren’t applied to others — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

One of the 1st votes I ever cast broke w/ my party over House rules that strangled transformative legislation for working people + climate. It was honestly terrifying. Now, CPC has pushed these critical rule changes in House negotiations. Grateful for @RepMcGovern’s leadership🙏🏽 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @GunnelsWarren: This man did not show up on the floor of the Senate one time this week to demand a vote on a $2k direct payment. Not a s… — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

‘Fighting for people’s basic material dignity is socialist, and I will fight against it as much as possible, unless Trump makes me support it, then it’s not socialism, but I reserve the right to call whatever I don’t like socialist again when it suits my agenda’ - Lindsey Graham — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

(And I say this as someone who gets highly scrutinized for pretty routine stuff while watching my counterparts get away w far more wild nonsense with little to no fanfare) — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Also, there *is* a diff btwn working as a waitress vs earning millions from Wall St. We may not want to admit it, but policymakers’ experiences DO shape their thinking. Is it disqualifying, etc? That’s for public to decide. Which is why reporting is impt & shouldn’t be attacked — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

a very reasonable thing* — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Probably an unpopular take but I think it’s important the public knows what their public servants’ financial & income streams are, regardless of gender or party. We can note how scrutiny gets disproportionately wielded on women, but Wall St ties are a very reasonable to examine — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

My heart completely shatters for my dear friend @RepRaskin, Sarah, and their family in this devastating loss. Tommy was an incredible and brilliant beam of light. All our thoughts are with the Raskin family, and we pray for support to envelop them in this unimaginable time. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

How are ppl even equating someone who made $80k 2y ago getting a few bucks as serious a “problem” as ppl getting *evicted* bc assistance was held up? That’s what they are doing when holding up aid over these petty concerns. Tax it back later if you’re that upset over $80. Damn — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

We need to get help & money out now. It’s already bad UI isn’t retro in this package - ppl are counting on that. Gov should be as generous as possible in disaster recovery, which is what COVID is - a nat’l disaster. As a nation, we should bear this together, not leave ppl behind — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Maybe it’s just me, but I am of the belief that millions of people who really need help and not getting it is a MUCH more serious problem than the possibility that some people making less than $100k get a check others think they don’t “need” — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Before the “well actually” finance bros start, this tweet is a rhetorical device known as sarcasm — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

When you short sell a country — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Incredibly sad to see. These are top-notch journalists beloved by our city. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @ReverendWarnock: Good morning Georgia! Today is the LAST day to early vote! https://t.co/pCDsPDWTAq — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@WilliamDPugh @NationalAction Gotta look out for each other 🙏🏽 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @CoriBush: “Black Lives Matter” cannot be a fad. We need it to be a fact. We need Congress to legislate in defense of Black Lives. htt… — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@Moneca_Neary This is where the federal government must step in with mortgage relief policies. They can range from outright payment freezes, suspensions, or cancellations for people w/ mortgages. Other nations did this last year to financially assist ppl during shutdowns to contain the virus. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

.@NYGovCuomo should expand his executive order barring evictions to include small businesses across the state. Our priority should be to keep people housed and prevent economic collapse of the family and local small businesses that are the backbone of our communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Proud of the strides that New York has made in passing one of the strongest anti-eviction laws in the country to protect tenants. There’s still more to go. Let’s extend rent protections to vulnerable small biz, & the federal gov must step up to help rents + mortgages nationwide. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@TheCineDrunkie 👋🏽 👋🏽 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Here’s the deal: the whole reason McConnell can block $2,000 checks to begin w/ is bc he’s Senate Majority leader. He’ll block clean $2k relief as long as GOP run the Senate. GEORGIA can change that! 🍑 If GA votes Warnock/Ossoff on 1/5, the doors open up for COVID relief. ⤵️ — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @AyannaPressley: Mitch McConnell, Kelly Loeffler & David Perdue are standing between your family and a $2,000 survival check Georgia. V… — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Well I think it’s a big mistake to not approve a clean bill sending $2k checks out to people, so let’s call it even. Keep going @BernieSanders! Make the Senate countdown the New Year on the Senate floor until they pass $2k checks, no funny business attached. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @Marie4Congress: In less than a week, Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District will have a Representative that knows damn well that a $600 s… — PolitiTweet.org