AOC loses bid to be top Democrat on powerful House Oversight Committee
Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., faced a setback in her political career as she was defeated in her attempt to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. The victory went to Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, who secured 131 votes compared to Ocasio-Cortez’s 84 votes. This outcome is seen as a blow to progressives who had thrown their support behind Ocasio-Cortez, a prominent member of the progressive “Squad.”
In a statement following his win, Connolly expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their support and the confidence they have shown in his ability to lead House Democrats on the Oversight Committee. The competition between Ocasio-Cortez and Connolly highlights the divisions within the Democratic Party, with differing factions vying for power and influence.
The image of Ocasio-Cortez, looking determined and focused, accompanies this news story. The caption emphasizes her loss in the bid for the top position on the committee, underscoring the significance of this defeat in her political career.
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