Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said she wants to "abolish" the U.S. carceral system during a campaign event for Ohio congressional candidate Nina Turner on Saturday. "I want to abolish our carceral system that's designed to trap Black and Brown men," the democratic socialist told a rally of Turner supporters in Cleveland. "This isn't about Nina versus any opponent; this is about the people versus big money," the congresswoman said, WJW reported. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPLocal Democratic Party chairwoman Shontel Brown, a moderate, is Turner's biggest opponent in the crowded Democratic primary that takes place Aug. 3. "Shontel Brown is the only candidate who from day one can work with the Biden administration and our house majority to deliver good-paying jobs, affordable healthcare, and affordable prescription drugs to northeast Ohio."

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