Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades Into Tennessee Primary, Endorsing Justin J. Pearson

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is endorsing Tennessee Democrat Justin J. Pearson in his primary race. According to The Intercept, AOC has built a strong track record of successful endorsements this election cycle. But the move has drawn attention to a curious gap in her political strategy: she notably sat out several key primary races in her own home state of New York, raising questions about where and why she's choosing to spend her political capital.

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