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Exclusive: AOC says Hakeem Jeffries primary challenge not a "good idea" (www.axios.com)

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) signaled in an interview with Axios on Monday that she would not support New York City Council member Chi Ossé in a primary challenge against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).

Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez is one of several high-profile progressives distancing from Ossé's potential run, arguing that it is a distraction from New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory.

Ocasio-Cortez told Axios during a brief interview at the U.S. Capitol that she was "not aware" that Ossé was challenging.

"But," she added, "I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now."

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[–] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

She’s trying to avoid making enemies in the party establishment, because she has been setting up for a presidential run.

But she’s going to have to sell her soul, and compromise everything she claims to believe in, in order to get there.