Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezBiden tries to win progressives and Republicans overnight one Republican Kasich nominates Biden as candidate to unite country in Democratic convention speech Trump bases ‘big loser’ Kasich ahead of DNC speech MORE (DN.Y.) formally seconded the presidential nomination of Sen. Bernie Sanders
Bernie SandersThe Memo – Michelle Obama shines, burning Trump Biden tries to win progressively and Republicans one night takes Michelle Obama hatchet to Trump record, character in conventional speech MORE (I-Vt.) At the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday.
In short remarks, the progressive legislator spoke at the first term of a ‘mass people’s movement working to establish 21st century social, economic and human rights’, accusing Sanders of being a champion of ‘a mass people’s movement that’ t worked to establish social, economic, and human rights – including guaranteed health care, higher education, living wages and labor rights – for all people in the United States. ”
“At a time when millions of people in the United States are looking for profound systemic solutions to our crisis of mass exorcism, unemployment, and lack of health care, and espíritu del pueblo and out of a love for all people, I hereby second the second nomination of Senator Bernard Sanders of Vermont for President of the United States of America, ”said Ocasio-Cortez.
Her role in seconding Sanders’ nomination was strictly procedural. Sanders stopped his presidential campaign more than four months ago and has since signed former vice president Joe Biden
Joe BidenThe Memo – Michelle Obama shines, burning Trump Trump knocks out Cuomo after his Democratic conventional speech Biden tries to win over progressives and Republicans on the night of one MAY. Convention rules require formal nominations for each candidate overcoming a set delegation threshold.
In a few tweets posted after her speech in favor of Sanders’ nomination was broadcast, Ocasio-Cortez took note of the convention rules, saying she was asked to second the Vermont senator’s nomination, and mentioned the experience “an absolute honor.”
They congratulate Biden, saying they look forward to fighting together for our future and restoring our democracy in November.
If you were confused, do not worry!
Convention rules require roll call & nominations for each candidate who exceeds the delegate threshold.
I was asked the 2nd for nom. For sen. Sanders for roll call.
I extend my deepest congratulations @JoeBiden – let’s win in November. https://t.co/uI92P3UfLn
– Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 19, 2020
Congratulations, @JoeBiden – I look forward to fighting together for our future and restoring our democracy in November.
thank you @DemConvention for having me read Sen.’s nomination speech. Sanders.
It has been an absolute honor.#NotMeUs & # Biden2020 https://t.co/dJN1FUQfix
– Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 19, 2020
Although she did not name Biden in her covenant remarks Tuesday night, Ocasio-Cortez had previously made it clear that she plans to vote for the Democratic nominee in November, although she has not yet formally signed him.
Moving on to Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention, it was unclear what kind of speech Ocasio-Cortez would deliver. But their limited speaking time ranks some progressives who complained that a former Republican Gov. of Ohio, John Kasich, was given a more substantial opportunity to speak at the convention on Monday.
Before criticizing Kasich’s remarks on Monday, he criticized Ocasio-Cortez as ‘outsized publicity’ and held views that were not ‘representative’ of the Democratic Party as a whole.
In response, Ocasio-Cortez praised Kasich for supporting Biden’s presidential bid, while also taking a whip at the former governor.
“Yet it also tells me that any Republican who fights for women’s rights is not allowed to say who is or is not a representative of the Dem Party,” she tweeted.
It’s great that Kasich is awake & realized the importance of supporting a Biden-Harris ticket. I hope he gets through to GOP voters.
Yet it also tells me that a Republican who fights for women’s rights is not allowed to say who is representative of the Dem Party. https://t.co/38h6JGpbMj
– Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 17, 2020
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