Reps. AOC and Ilhan Omar Will
Endorse Bernie Sanders for President.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
(NY, D.) confirmed that she will
endorse the Vermont Senator
during a rally in Queens on Saturday.
Sanders mentioned his
"special guest" for the upcoming
event during Tuesday night's
Democratic debate.
The rally will be Sanders'
first since his heart attack
two weeks ago.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN, D.) announced
her support of Sanders on Tuesday night.
Bernie is leading a working class movement to defeat Donald Trump that transcends generation, ethnicity, and geography ... it's why I believe Bernie Sanders is the best candidate to take on Donald Trump in 2020, Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN, D.), via NPR News.
30-year-old Ocasio-Cortez
describes herself as a Democratic
socialist. She and Sanders are aligned with the
policies Medicare for All and the Green New Deal.
It's thought the support of the
popular and controversial Reps.
will supply a much needed boost
for the Senator's campaign.