Ocasio-Cortez challenges GOP, members of Democratic Party — and she's just getting started

Newly elected Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has wasted no time making a name for herself. Peter Coy, the economics editor for Bloomberg Businessweek, and Sean Sullivan, a congressional reporter for the Washington Post, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the New York Democrat's rise to prominence.

[onomatopoeia]

it's a full rejection of Reaganism.

[Dragonfly]

Every time this woman utters something. the news media has to report it like it's monumental.

[hamiltoneuzarraga]

If we pay for the government and it's functions, then why doesn't the government function for us?

[hamiltoneuzarraga]

The government hasn't improved the lives of the people for some time. Push for better. Expect better.

[ThatLadyDray]

💁 Gather round kids,
Here we have an example of how *ONE* woman *SHOOK* the Democratic AND Republican Party by basically asking questions such as:
- Why DON'T we have universal healthcare?
- Why is higher education so costly?
- Why AREN'T the rich paying more?
- Why are Democrats listening MORE to corporations than the people they represent?
(& my personal favorite)
*WHERE'S Mitch?* 😂

[ricardoflores]

Only problem is when companies and people are taxed at that rate they leave, taking with them their companies, talent and IP.

[davidellis]

She is a political 🌟 ! Raw, unvarnished & 😎 A much needed jolt of energy for groggy DC.

[reversecourse]

"All humans are born with different capacities. If everyone is free, they are not equal. If everyone is equal, they are not free."
- Solzhenitsyn

[airdee]

She is a big hope for the future of America.

[MOE]

Amazing, how people think she has something to offer. Her understanding of economics is like a school childs...

[aarondenn]

I think this was the least skeeziest coverage of Ocacio-Cortez I've seen from a mainstream media outlet. I was pleasantly surprised.

[mikesiley]

These reporters have no idea what they are talking about. It's like 5th graders explaining economics.

[Duke_Togo_G]

FLAT TAX! It's simple and works for everyone!

[RichWinder-jexn]

Just GOT to luv AOC!
A fresh breath to a stinky DC.
She's perfect to travel,
to the speakers gavel,
and redefining PC.

[bonnierobinson]

AOC you go girl. Straight these old men out.

[NorvalHenderson]

I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS FOR SANDY OCASIO CORTEZ (SOC):
1. Why is FREE COLLEGE so important?
2. How would a better education help a Socialist?
3. Would it not be true that educated voters would hurt the Democrat Party?
4. Wouldn't a better education best benefit those who support Capitalism?
5. Wouldn't a better education put Millennials at a greater risk of being taxed at 70%?
6. Shouldn’t you be encouraging your base to remain stupid?

That is just six questions and I would like answers that do not begin with "Uh, I think . . . ."  I don't care what you THINK, or what you want me to think, I want facts.

I am a lifelong Democrat, Congress-woman; one that can read – I would welcome a letter. Help me (and other voting Democrats) understand

[michaelcaywood]

That's what I call "Girl Power. "

[firstset]

Yo, as a European I can tell you that having health care and education for free or at least affordable is not radical or even progressive, it is common sense.

[NigwardTheSquid]

"Who cares"
? ?
-Trump

[thomasellis]

These mainstream media talking heads make me tired. Alexandria hasn't "attacked" anyone--she merely speaks truth to power with poise and clarity, and to these guys, that feels like an attack.