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Sirena Bergman
May 11, 2019
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has posted a Twitter thread in which she describes a conversation with a Trump voter who came to her office to share his support for the Democratic congresswoman.
She saw a man and his son leave a note in her office which read: 'Trump supporters for Ocasio-Cortez', and asked him how he reconciled supporting both of them, who have such different views.
What followed was a charming reminder that we can find common ground despite party politics polarising society.
I was pretty astonished. We shook hands, he introduced himself, and told me he wanted to show his support. I coul… https://t.co/8fYKvlglV5— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) 1557529365
I somehow got it out: “With all respect sir, how do you... manage to support both of us at the same time?” This is… https://t.co/KuMV7apF1V— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) 1557529582
Then he said, “I like you. I can tell that you are genuine and fighting for us. You’re real and you get it.” I tha… https://t.co/bLlf9SpNhs— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) 1557529692
All of this is to say don’t let any politician, no matter the party, lecture you about what is “possible” or “elect… https://t.co/oCNrdiZjNR— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) 1557530090
The forces getting in the way of solving our climate crisis are politicians themselves + lobbyists. It is the willi… https://t.co/jOo13jmiaK— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) 1557530353
Some cynical Twitter users have questioned whether the interaction actually happened.
@AOC None of this happened. https://t.co/KWNsQ1Xj3U— Hand Solo (@Hand Solo) 1557538643
Although the majority agreed there is common ground to be found, especially between two political candidates who are fighting against the establishment.
@AOC I was astounded by the number of Trump supporters last election who said they liked Bernie because he was hone… https://t.co/l1mJJkpZwH— The other Juna (@The other Juna) 1557537580
Ocasio-Cortez is one of the sponsors of the Green New Deal, a legislative proposal which would use social and economic reform to address the issues surrounding climate change.
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