Here’s why AOC is a political powerhouse

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been a political force of nature since she took office in 2018. In this latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains how social media and money has propelled the 31-year-old to sweeping national stature.

SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:

AOC raises nearly $5 million in Texas relief efforts
https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/21/politics/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-texas-relief/index.html

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins ‘Animal Crossing’
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/08/politics/aoc-animal-crossing/index.html

Game On: AOC streams viral hit game ‘Among Us’
https://www.cnn.com/videos/entertainment/2020/10/23/game-on-aoc-streams-viral-hit-game-among-us.cnn

Does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have her eye on a Senate seat?
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/politics/aoc-2022-senate-schumer/index.html

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