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AOC seen as heir to retiring generation of Democratic leaders
Original: Opinion: How AOC is picking up the torch from the retiring generation
A new opinion piece argues that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is positioning herself to take over from retiring senior figures in New York and national politics, carrying their progressive mantle into the next era. As veteran lawmakers step aside, attention is turning to which younger Democrats will shape the party's future, with Ocasio-Cortez among the most prominent names discussed.
Why now: Talk of retirements among senior Democrats has renewed debate over who will lead the party's next generation.
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocratic PartyNew York
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- Opinion: How AOC is picking up the torch from the retiring generation · City & State New York
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