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Ocasio-Cortez, Khanna split over 'Old Bernie' vs 'New Bernie' strategies

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Two prominent progressive Democrats, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna, are emerging as potential successors to Bernie Sanders, but they are adopting distinct strategies. Ocasio-Cortez is aligning with the 'New Bernie' approach, emphasizing a leftward shift on social issues and avoiding direct criticism of President Biden, while Khanna is leaning towards the 'Old Bernie' playbook, which included more moderate stances on immigration and guns and a willingness to criticize rivals. This divergence has led to a public clash over collaborating with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, highlighting their differing paths toward potential 2028 presidential runs. AI

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