AOC and Harris's Ceasefire Support Highlighted at DNC

In a passionate address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) delivered a strong endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, labeling Donald Trump a “two-bit union buster.” Ocasio-Cortez emphasized that Harris would be a voice for working Americans, urging attendees to mobilize for her election on November 5. “We choose a new path and open the door to a new day: one that is for the people and by the people,” she declared, rallying the crowd with chants of “AOC! AOC!” Ocasio-Cortez, who has previously critiqued the Biden administration's approach to the Gaza conflict, praised Harris for her commitment to achieving a ceasefire in the region. Drawing from her own background as a former bartender, she highlighted the importance of electing leaders who understand the struggles of the middle class. “In Kamala Harris, we have a chance to elect a president who is for the middle class,” she stated, reinforcing Harris's dedication to civil rights and corporate accountability. The congresswoman's endorsement comes at a time when progressive voters are increasingly scrutinizing the Democratic Party's stance on Israel. Ocasio-Cortez's remarks resonated with a party base that has shown growing discontent with Israel's actions, as left-wing activists called for a more assertive approach from Harris regarding the conflict. Her speech underscored the rising influence of the party's left wing, as Ocasio-Cortez positioned Democrats as champions of the working class, contrasting them with Republicans. “Imagine having leaders in the White House who understand that—leaders like Kamala and Tim [Walz],” she concluded, urging unity and action in the lead-up to the election.