His appearance, along with supportive words at a separate news conference by Ms. Pelosi, D-Calif., were a noteworthy contrast to occasional clashes Ms. Ocasio-Cortez has had with party leaders. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, 30, is a freshman who has made her mark as one of Congress’ most insistent and outspoken progressives. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez described it on the House floor on Thursday. She said Mr. Yoho put his finger in her face and called her disgusting, crazy and dangerous. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez said Yoho’s references to his wife and daughters as he explained his actions during brief remarks Wednesday actually underscored the problem.

Source: The Hindu July 24, 2020 01:43 UTC