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AOC walks back progressive statements from early 2020s

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is attempting to distance herself from past progressive statements made during the early 2020s, which some Democrats believe could hinder a future presidential bid. She has publicly stated that some of the era's progressive excesses were amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, critics point out that many of her most controversial remarks, particularly regarding law enforcement and immigration, predated the pandemic. AI

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