{"id":2043385,"date":"2023-09-24T18:48:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T22:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-sidesteps-question-on-why-shes-not-driving-union-made-ev-actually-looking-into-trading-in-tesla-now\/"},"modified":"2023-09-24T18:51:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T22:51:47","slug":"aoc-sidesteps-question-on-why-shes-not-driving-union-made-ev-actually-looking-into-trading-in-tesla-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-sidesteps-question-on-why-shes-not-driving-union-made-ev-actually-looking-into-trading-in-tesla-now\/","title":{"rendered":"AOC avoids answering why she doesn&#8217;t drive a union-made EV, says she&#8217;s considering trading in her Tesla."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Faoc-sidesteps-question-on-why-shes-not-driving-union-made-ev-actually-looking-into-trading-in-tesla-now%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2043385&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Rep.\u2063 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s Decision to Stick with Tesla Sparks\u2062 Controversy<\/h2>\n<p>Known for her bold stance on environmental issues, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, or AOC as she is commonly referred to, found herself in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-lefts-paranoid-fear-of-the-global-right-is-delusional\/\" title=\"The Left\u2019s Paranoid Fear Of \u2018The Global Right\u2019 Is Delusional\">hot water recently<\/a> when \u200cquestioned about her choice to drive a Tesla instead of a\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pete-buttigieg-rural-drivers-should-buy-electric-cars-because-they-use-the-most-gas\/\" title=\"Pete Buttigieg: Rural Drivers Should Buy Electric Cars Because They Use the Most Gas\">union-made electric vehicle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Our car was purchased during the pandemic, before a vaccine had come out, so travel between New\u200c York and Washington, the safest way\u200d that we determined \u2063was\u200d an EV, but that was prior to \u2063some of the new models coming out on the \u200bmarket that had the range available,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ocasio-Cortez explained during her appearance on Face the Nation. However, she\u2063 did not shy \u2063away from acknowledging that she is now\u2064 considering trading in her Tesla\u2064 for a union-made alternative.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing Tides in the Electric Vehicle Market<\/h3>\n<p>When Ocasio-Cortez made her \u200dinitial purchase in 2020, the Chevrolet Bolt was the only domestic and\u200d union-made electric vehicle available. But times\u200c have changed, and now the Chevrolet Bolt EUV and \u200cFord&#8217;s F-150 Lightning \u200bpickup have joined the market.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier\u2063 this year, Ocasio-Cortez expressed her intention to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-sidesteps-question-on-why-shes-not-driving-union-made-ev-actually-looking-into-trading-in-tesla-now\/\" title=\"AOC avoids answering why she doesn't drive a union-made EV, says she's considering trading in her Tesla.\">support union-made electric \u2062vehicles<\/a>, making\u2062 her current choice to stick with Tesla a subject of\u2063 scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Congresswoman assured that her Tesla will &#8220;hopefully&#8221; be traded in soon, indicating a potential change in her vehicle of choice.<\/p>\n<p>Last \u200dyear, Ocasio-Cortez made headlines when she announced her plans to \u200bsell her Tesla. This \u200ddecision came after a public disagreement with Tesla&#8217;s owner, billionaire Elon Musk, on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zuckerbergs-attempt-to-take-down-musks-twitter-is-tanking-further-and-further-each-day-data-shows\/\" title=\"Zuckerberg's bid to defeat Musk on Twitter is failing more each day, data reveals.\">social \u200bmedia platform<\/a> X (formerly known as Twitter).<\/p>\n<p>As the debate surrounding Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s vehicle preference continues, \u200dit remains to be seen whether she will follow through with her plan to switch to a union-made\u2062 electric vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click \u2064here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200b has Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez redefined the\u2063 role of politicians in \u200cthe 21st century?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The Rise of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Breaking Barriers and Championing Progressive Ideas<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, the political landscape in \u2063the United States has witnessed the\u200d emergence \u200bof \u200ba new breed of politicians: young, driven, \u2062and unafraid to challenge \u200cthe status quo. One such example is Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever elected to Congress and a vocal champion of progressive policies.\u2064 With her energetic demeanor and unyielding passion, Ocasio-Cortez has become a formidable force within the \u200dDemocratic Party, redefining what it means\u200c to be \u2064a politician in the 21st\u200d century.<\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in the Bronx, Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s journey to\u200c Capitol Hill began as a grassroots organizer \u200cfor Bernie Sanders&#8217; presidential campaign in 2016.\u2063 It was during \u200bthis time that she realized the power of collective action and the potential for change that lies within the hands of\u200c ordinary citizens.\u200d Inspired by this newfound purpose, she embarked on her own political campaign in 2018, running against a 10-term\u2063 Democratic incumbent in New York&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cancel-culture-media-calls-for-rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-to-resign-over-past-comments-rep-greene-hits-back\/\" title=\"Cancel Culture Media Calls for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to Resign Over Past Comments \u2014 Rep. Greene HITS BACK\">14th congressional district<\/a>. Against all odds, Ocasio-Cortez secured a \u2062stunning\u2063 victory, shocking the political establishment\u200b and captivating the nation&#8217;s\u2063 attention.<\/p>\n<p>What sets\u2063 Ocasio-Cortez\u2063 apart from\u200b her peers \u2062is not just her age, but also \u200dher unwavering commitment to progressive causes. She has become the Flagbearer of the Green \u200dNew Deal, a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing both\u2062 the economic and environmental\u2064 challenges facing our nation. Through \u2064this bold initiative, she has been able to invigorate the \u2063conversation surrounding climate change and economic inequality on a national level.<\/p>\n<p>However, Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s rise to prominence has not been without its fair share of controversies and detractors. \u2063Some argue that her policy proposals are too ambitious and\u2062 impractical, while \u2062others criticize her \u2064for being out of touch with the realities of mainstream\u2062 America.\u2063 Nevertheless, it is \u2064precisely her fearlessness and \u200bdetermination to tackle systemic issues head-on that have resonated with a \u2063wide\u200c range of voters, both within her district and across the country.<\/p>\n<p>At a \u200ctime\u200c when cynicism\u200b and disillusionment with traditional politics are at an all-time high, Ocasio-Cortez offers a glimmer of \u200chope. She embodies\u2062 the idea \u200cthat anyone, regardless of their background \u2063or\u200d circumstances,\u200b can\u2064 make a \u200cdifference in the fight\u2063 for a more just and equitable\u200b society. With her use of social media\u200d to \u2063connect with \u2064constituents and elevate her platform, Ocasio-Cortez has shown the world that there are \u2064alternative ways to engage with politics and create\u200c meaningful change.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s \u200dinfluence extends \u200dfar beyond her policy initiatives alone. As a member of the Congressional \u200cProgressive Caucus, she has helped shape the party&#8217;s agenda \u200cand push for a \u200bmore progressive political agenda. With her impassioned speeches and unyielding\u200b dedication to giving \u2063voice \u2062to the marginalized and underrepresented, she \u200dhas reminded \u200bus all of the power of authenticity and conviction.<\/p>\n<p>In an era marked by political polarization and division, Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s rise is not just a\u2064 testament to her personal achievements but \u2064also to the\u200c shifting dynamics of American politics. She \u200dhas become\u200c a symbol of hope for millions,\u2062 inspiring a new generation of activists and politicians who\u200d refuse to accept \u200dthe status quo.\u2063 While her journey is still \u2063unfolding,\u2062 one thing\u2063 remains clear: \u2063Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is here to stay, reminding us\u200c all that change is within our\u200d grasp \u200dif we dare to\u2062 imagine a better future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) avoided explaining her choice of a Tesla over a union-made electric vehicle, but mentioned she is currently exploring the possibility of trading it in. AOC, as she is commonly known, shared her initial decision to buy a Tesla instead of an EV during her appearance on Face the Nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2043386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2043385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2043385"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043385\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2043386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2043385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2043385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2043385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}