Summary
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez indicated she would not support Chi Ossé in his potential primary challenge against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Ossé, a New York City Council member, filed paperwork to explore running for Jeffries' district. Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives believe this challenge may not be well-timed.
Key Facts
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez does not support Chi Ossé challenging Hakeem Jeffries in a primary.
- Ossé is a New York City Council member looking to run against Jeffries, who is the House Minority Leader.
- Progressive groups and figures think it is not the right time for such a primary challenge.
- Ocasio-Cortez expressed she did not know about Ossé's plans until recently.
- Chi Ossé filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to possibly run for Jeffries' district.
- Ossé criticizes current Democratic leadership for not effectively opposing President Trump and lacking a compelling vision.
- Jeffries has dismissed concerns about a challenge, expressing openness to competition.
