Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is often the laughing stock of Republicans. But the truth is her polices are increasingly popular, and she’s the star of a new brand of progressive politics. Contributor Rob Smith explains why she needs to be taken seriously.
Why you need to take AOC more seriously
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