AOC steps into a Hudson Valley swing district

WNYC News

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rapid rise to national prominence — forged by her willingness to take on the Democratic establishment — has made her a key leader of the party's left flank, with a legion of highly engaged supporters.

But she’s long been an easy foil for Republicans, who believe her unapologetically progressive stances alienate moderates and independents — the very voters who may decide a race like Ryan’s. His Republican opponent Alison Esposito was quick to slam him for the show of support.