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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Ocasio-Cortez claims Democrats are uniting around 'working people' — while her party's centrists push back on socialism

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez used a Sunday television appearance to declare Democrats unified heading into the midterms, but a growing faction inside her own party is spending millions to stop the socialist wing she represents. Ocasio-Cortez sat down with ABC News' "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl on August 9, fresh off Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory […] The post Ocasio-Cortez claims Democrats are uniting around 'working people' — while her party's centrists push back on socialism appeared first on American Almanac .

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez used a Sunday television appearance to declare Democrats unified heading into the midterms, but a growing faction inside her own party is spending millions to stop the socialist wing she represents. Ocasio-Cortez sat down with ABC News' "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl on August 9, fresh off Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's primary victory in Michigan's U.S. Senate race. El-Sayed, a progressive who defeated centrist Rep. Haley Stevens despite millions in super PAC spending aimed at branding him too extreme, won with less than 50 percent of the vote. Ocasio-Cortez endorsed El-Sayed in July and campaigned alongside him in Michigan , appearing in ads and joining him and Sen. Bernie Sanders at The People V. The Powerful…Open

What was Representative Ocasio-Cortez's response to being asked if she might challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for his seat?
She did not rule out the possibility, stating, "I think that anything is possible at this juncture."
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What specific positions in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) platform did Representative Ocasio-Cortez decline to align with?
When asked by ABC News' Jonathan Karl, Ocasio-Cortez said "no" to aligning with the DSA platform positions that include defunding the Department of Defense, abolishing police and prisons, and abolishing the U.S. Senate.
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How did Representative Tom Suozzi and Representative Adam Gray distance themselves from the socialist wing of the Democratic Party?
Following a New York primary, centrist Representatives Tom Suozzi and Adam Gray led a letter signed by fellow moderates stating, "We are capitalist, not socialist."
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What specific actions did the centrist Democratic group Third Way take regarding the movement led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Third Way has pledged $15 million to counter democratic socialism ahead of the 2028 elections, characterizing the movement as a "mortal danger" to the party.
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Who was the winner of the Michigan U.S. Senate primary race mentioned in the text, and whom did he defeat?
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, won the Michigan U.S. Senate primary race with less than 50 percent of the vote, defeating centrist Representative Haley Stevens.
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What did Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claim regarding the Democratic Party's unity heading into the midterms?
During a Sunday television appearance on August 9, Ocasio-Cortez declared that Democrats are unified and coalescing around a "bread-and-butter economic message" focused on the working class, specifically addressing issues like healthcare, grocery bills, and housing affordability.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Democratic Socialists rally behind Ocasio-Cortez for a 2028 White House bid

Members of the Democratic Socialists of America are pushing their organization to endorse Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for president in 2028, banking on a New York City mayoral win as proof the far left can compete nationally. At the DSA's national convention in Chicago, members spoke openly about drafting the congresswoman from New York into the next […] The post Democratic Socialists rally behind Ocasio-Cortez for a 2028 White House bid appeared first on American Almanac .

Members of the Democratic Socialists of America are pushing their organization to endorse Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for president in 2028, banking on a New York City mayoral win as proof the far left can compete nationally. At the DSA's national convention in Chicago, members spoke openly about drafting the congresswoman from New York into the next presidential race. The organization held a closed-door meeting during the convention to set up a formal process for potentially endorsing Ocasio-Cortez, the Daily Mail reported . DSA leadership advised convention attendees not to speak with reporters, but several members talked anyway, to the Washington Post, outside the convention hall. Their confidence stems from one event above all: Zohran…Open

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On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert examines how the conflict involving Iran has evolved into what some analysts describe as a low-intensity conflict. Skirmishes continue, with both sides launching attacks and relatively few casualties reported. A ceasefire appears increasingly fragile as the two countries seem determined to outlast one another. NewsNation's Libby Dean, retired Rear Adm. Andy "Bucket" Loiselle and conservative commentator Liz Wheeler break it all down. Meanwhile, some Republicans argue that President Trump remains the dominant force within the Republican Party. Trump's endorsed candidates have enjoyed success in recent elections, underscoring the influence he continues to wield. Marc Short, former White House…

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