Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her support for “defund the police” Thursday night after an election season in which Republicans weaponized the mantra to paint Democratic opponents as anti-cop and soft on crime. Democratic leaders complained that two issues closely associated with AOC — defunding the police and socialism — contributed to Democratic losses in House races last week, including Republican challenger Nicole Malliotakis ousting first-term Democratic Rep. Max Rose in the Staten Island, N.Y., congressional race. Safety is not just an officer with a badge and a gun,” the congresswoman said. AOC has been the center of criticism over Democratic losses in the House of Representatives. --Will try to prevent Uber and other Big Tech firms from having too much influence with the new administration.

Source: Fox News November 13, 2020 14:03 UTC