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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the 28-year-old Democratic socialist who unexpectedly toppled Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) in Tuesday’s primary race, is rooting for another political underdog to win big ― this time in Massachusetts.
“Vote her in next, Massachusetts,” Ocasio-Cortez tweeted Wednesday about Ayanna Pressley, the first black woman to serve on the Boston City Council now running to unseat Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.) in the House.
Pressley faces an uphill battle against Capuano, a 10-term incumbent. But Ocasio-Cortez’s shocking victory over Crowley, a Democratic powerhouse, has many wondering if another major primary upset is brewing in The Bay State.
Both women have expressed enthusiastic support for each other. Pressley, 44, sent campaign staff to assist Ocasio-Cortez in her get-out-the-vote efforts and was quick to congratulate her on Tuesday.
“You proved that when we stand up for what we believe in, we win,” Pressley tweeted. “This is a movement. Together, we will change the world.”
A huge congrats to @Ocasio2018 for your victory tonight! You proved that when we stand up for what we believe in, we win. This is about more than one campaign or election. This is a movement. Together, we will change the world. Congratulations! #ChangeCantWait #Ocasio2018 pic.twitter.com/imORpc1jST
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) June 27, 2018
Last night I had the honor of meeting @AyannaPressley and our BFF applications are already in
