Ocasio-Cortez Says She May Quit Politics, Criticizes ‘Hostile’ Democrats Over Lack of Support

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) speaks by video feed during the virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention 2020 on Aug. 18, 2020. Democratic National Convention/Pool via Reuters

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) suggested in a new interview that she might quit politics if Democrats don’t align with the causes she supports.

Speaking to the New York Times, the freshman Democratic socialist who won her reelection, said she was considering not running this year.