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"Woke 1 was crazy": AOC seeks do-over on 2020-era rhetoric

Axios·August 12, 2026·1 min read
"Woke 1 was crazy": AOC seeks do-over on 2020-era rhetoric

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is seeking a do-over on 2020-era rhetoric, saying candidates should be judged on current platforms. In an ABC interview, she said 'Woke 1 was crazy' and that rhetoric from that time is not used today. She acknowledged policy discussions were fruitful but the rhetoric has changed.

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