Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

The THIRD vote had the actual COVID relief: the too-little $600 checks, $300 in UI, SNAP⬆️,etc. There were also some omnis tacked on, but less controversial. (I initially voted PRESENT on this bc this process is so F’d up, but then YES bc my families are so hungry. Wanted to 🤢) — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

The omnibus is actually a collection of legislation that funds each federal agency (Homeland Security $ + Enviro $ + NASA $, etc). There are many agencies, so the 2nd vote was the omni w/ DHS, DoD, Fin Services & a lot of the “pork” leg people are objecting to (I also voted NO) — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

It’s gross but also true! The dilemma many were dealing w/ was: bc these things were tied together, it made clean COVID relief impossible. You can largely thank Mitch for that. I’m not saying this is all 1 party but fr he’s awful. Anyways the Omnibus has most of the gross stuff — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

2nd vote is the Omnibus. What’s that? Basically the “deal” is centered on tying COVID relief to funding the gov(aka Omnibus). They were tied together so pols who were against COVID relief (checks, SNAP, UI, etc) could trade for their horse write-offs etc in the Omni. Gross, no? — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

For context, it actually took 3 votes to pass this COVID bill. 1st vote: The Rule (process vote) The rule vote cleared the way for the bill to be brought to a vote so soon after text dropped. It passed, which is one reason why the vote happened so fast. (I & others voted NO) — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

For people asking about the insane & corrupt tax giveaways in the deal (ex. the “3 martini lunch” trash 🚮) much of that gross stuff is actually the omnibus. It’s a little confusing, but basically there’s 3 major components to the COVID deal: 1. Rule 2. Omnibus 3. COVID relief — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Let’s do it. @RashidaTlaib and I already co-wrote the COVID amendment for $2,000 checks, so it’s ready to go. Glad to see the President is willing to support our legislation. We can pass $2k checks this week if the Senate GOP agrees to stand down. https://t.co/nFFs1ExqCK — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @RashidaTlaib: Me and @AOC have the amendment ready. Send the bill back, and we will put in the $2,000 we’ve been fighting for that your… — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

And by the way, it’s not just members who need to see the bill ahead of time - YOU do. The PUBLIC needs to see these bills w enough time to contact their rep to let them know how they feel. Members are reeling right now bc they don’t have time to consult w/ their communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

This is why Congress needs time to actually read this package before voting on it. Members of Congress have not read this bill. It’s over 5000 pages, arrived at 2pm today, and we are told to expect a vote on it in 2 hours. This isn’t governance. It’s hostage-taking. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

GOP: “We can’t do $1200 checks. That’s irresponsible. Think of the deficit.” Also GOP: “As part of a COVID deal we are allocating $1.4 billion to build a xenophobic campaign stunt wall that falls down in the wind even though we promised voters other countries would pay for it.” — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Our job is to make sure the vaccine isn’t politicized the way masks were politicized. If you actually listened to your constituents, you’d hear a LOT about viral claims about repro health.Ppl have ?s Leaders shld show we won’t ask others to do something we wouldn’t do ourselves — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Gee, maybe if the GOP hadn’t spent so much time undermining public faith in science, masks,& COVID itself, I wouldn’t have to weigh the potential misinfo consequences of what wld happen if leaders urged ppl to take a new vaccine that we weren’t taking ourselves! & @ me next time — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

I accept that by challenging the idea that we should support pro-Trump Dems in safe seats, I’m gonna take a few knocks. What’s disappointing to hear is that this decision incl open discussion of political donations. As a party that talks abt money in politics, we shld do better. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

It’s not good enough to hear about what’s in the bill. Members of Congress need to see & read the bills we are expected to vote on. I know it’s “controversial” & I get in trouble for sharing things like this, but the people of this country deserve to know. They deserve better. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Congress is expected to vote on the second largest bill in US history *today* - $2.5 trillion - and as of about 1pm, members don’t even have the legislative text of it yet. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @nytimes: Breaking News: The CDC is recommending that people 75 and older be next in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine in the U.S.… — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you! — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@AnandWrites If it was within indiv power to “give” the vaccine to someone else, I would! But according to these protocols, there’s a chance it could have just been stored. There’s also a real risk in this age of misinfo of how it would be weaponized if leaders refused to take it en masse — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@AnandWrites The actual answer to your question lies in the National Security Council, which is where that decision was made in compliance with Presidential Policy Directive-40. That policy was put in place in 2016 and established certain requirements for continuity of governance — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

(Also that’s my dog snoring in the background 🐶 ) — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

(I’d also technically swap the word “COVID cell” for “COVID protein” since it’s a virus but you get the picture) — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

So how does a COVID mRNA vaccine work, anyway?💉 And how does it compare to a traditional vaccine, or just getting COVID? Well, it comes down to a story of spikes🦠 & burglars 🦹🏻‍♀️ Here’s a layperson stab at an explanation: (Docs, feel free to weigh in!) https://t.co/hneHYxML3p — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

We cannot allow the GOP to tie the Biden admin’s hands in responding to this virus. That’s exactly what Toomey & co have been trying to do at the final hour - introduce provisions that will limit & remove Fed tools that will help Biden provide a full economic response to COVID. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

One major difference between GOP and Dems is that GOP leverage their right flank to gain policy concessions and generate enthusiasm, while Dems lock their left flank in the basement bc they think that will make Republicans be nicer to them — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @MEPFuller: AOC is done playing: “Mitch McConnell is willing to let people starve.” https://t.co/PGzSxqnRmy https://t.co/1ZUwzlBPP7 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@MeggieBaer I didn’t think it was painful. Hurt less than a flu shot. I personally didn’t notice a lump, but my nurse was a pro and had a bandaid on me in no time (you can see the video on my IG). A day later I’m a little sore in my upper arm, but that’s happened with most of my shots. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@melmus99 Nope! Your husband will not need to isolate after receiving the vaccine. Hug away 🤗 One thing to note is that normal isolation& social distancing protocols DO still apply (if he had a known significant exposure, etc). This is bc we are still learning abt impact on transmission — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@lulubelle321 That’s so great to hear! — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@taymacintyre Yes! My questionnaire asked about prior vaccine allergies (I personally don’t have any) and also listed the specific vaccine components to check as well. My advice is to be as forthright as possible w/ your Dr. regarding any health conditions/concerns you have questions about! — PolitiTweet.org