RNC chair slams AOC for 'reckless' accusation against Republicans

Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel tells 'America Reports' that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is reckless and divisive for asserting Republicans sympathize with white supremacists.

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Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel reacted to comments made by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday, calling her assertion that Republicans sympathize with white supremacists 'reckless' and 'divisive.'

During an interview 'America Reports', McDaniel added that Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is not helping to take down the ‘temperature' in American politics, citing a past incident where federal offices were attacked in the wake of her comments comparing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to Nazis.

McDaniel also criticized President Biden’s record early number of executive orders, saying that he is governing in a way that shows he 'doesn’t care' about middle America and instead is 'in the pocket' of the elite.

RONNA MCDANIEL: 'I think many Americans disagree with taxpayer funds having to pay for abortions overseas, including here in the United States, and to see Joe Biden do that, especially as the March for Life is happening, is just a slap in the face to many Americans who do not believe that their taxpayer dollars should have to pay for that. But again, it goes to the Biden administration. They are going to do everything they can to upend the gains of the Trump Administration. They ran as moderates, he ran as, 'I hear you, I care about what all Americans think, let's unite.' But, he is governing in a way that shows he doesn't care about Middle America and many Americans and their feelings about these key issues ...

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He has put forward a record number of executive orders. When he was a candidate, he said a president who governs with executive orders is a dictator. That's Joe Biden, those are his words. He has come into office and used that power at a level we've never seen, and I think it shows a real dishonesty to especially those hard union-working Americans who work on the Keystone pipeline ... He is in the pocket of the elite and those on the coasts of California and New York ...

You know, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is reckless with her language and it has consequences. You know, when she called ICE agents Nazis that are running concentration camps, four ICE offices were attacked within a month and she says she has no regrets. As our country is divided like we've never been before, rhetoric matters, and she hasn't had her Twitter account suspended, yet her rhetoric is divisive and it is hurting our country. The Republican Party has no place for white supremacists. That is very clear. We have made that very clear. I would like the Democrat party to say there is no place for Louis Farrakhan or Antifa. Let's say that at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and let's not call half the country racist and supremacists.'

In a stunning upset, 28-year-old political newcomer (and socialist woman of color) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has defeated 10-term Democratic incumbent Joe Crowley for his seat in New York's 14th Congressional District.

The victory is remarkable on many levels—not only has Crowley has run unopposed in party primaries for the past 14 years, but he was largely expected to take on a greater role in future party leadership, including a possible tenure as Speaker of the House.

In fact, Crowley was so assured of his own victory that he didn't even bother to partake in a debate against Ocasio-Cortez.

While the move reeks of arrogance, his confidence was not unfounded—Crowley out-raised Ocasio-Cortez's campaign by a 10-1 margin ($3,350,000 vs. $300,000), and, as noted by the latter, Ocasio-Cortez's name failed to even receive credit in much election coverage.

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— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) June 25, 2018

Alexandria's campaign gained traction in late May when she released a video bearing a poignant first line: 'Women like me aren't supposed to run for office.'

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It's time for a New York that works for all of us.

On June 26th, we can make it happen - but only if we have the #CourageToChange.

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— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 30, 2018

Born to a working-class family (a mother from Puerto Rico and a father from the South Bronx), Ocasio-Cortez grew up in the district she plans to represent (which is comprised of approximately 50% immigrants).

More than a feeble attempt to reach her constituents, Alexandria's background solidifies herself as a true people's politician. Prior to her congressional run and following her graduation from Boston University with a degree in economics and international relations, Ocasio-Cortez worked in the office of Sen. Ted Kennedy and went on to serve as an organizer for Sen. Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign. In addition to her work in politics, Ocasio-Cortez is also an educator and a former waitress and bartender.

Ocasio-Cortez's progressive platform includes a call for widespread Medicare and higher education, gun control, and an end to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE).

Despite the magnitude of her win, Ocasio-Cortez's fight is hardly over. The 28-year-old will face off against Republican candidate and St. John's University professor Anthony Pappas in the November mid-term elections.