Alexandria Ocasio-Cortz shocking win in New York could prove costly to Democrats

ANALYSIS/OPINION:

On Tuesday night, an unknown, 28-year-old self-described “Democratic socialist” named Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez decisively defeated the fourth-highest ranking House Democrat and party caucus chairman Joe Crowley of New York in her very first run for elective office.

The Democratic primary result caused an earthquake on Capitol Hill, reminiscent of conservative …

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