{"id":2112475,"date":"2023-11-30T16:32:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T21:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aocs-rocky-relationship-with-nancy-pelosi-detailed-in-new-book\/"},"modified":"2023-11-30T16:32:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T21:32:54","slug":"aocs-rocky-relationship-with-nancy-pelosi-detailed-in-new-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aocs-rocky-relationship-with-nancy-pelosi-detailed-in-new-book\/","title":{"rendered":"New book reveals AOC&#8217;s turbulent bond with Nancy Pelosi"},"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\">18<\/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%2Faocs-rocky-relationship-with-nancy-pelosi-detailed-in-new-book%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=2112475&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>Tensions between Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi Revealed in New Book<\/h2>\n<p>According to journalist Ryan Grim&#8217;s new book, Rep. Alexandria \u200bOcasio-Cortez and Speaker\u2063 Emerita Nancy Pelosi have had their\u200d fair share of clashes during their time in Congress. The book, titled &#8220;The Squad: AOC and the\u200c Hope of a Political Revolution,&#8221;\u2063 sheds\u2062 light on\u200d the strained relationship between the\u200b two Democratic leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Ocasio-Cortez, a \u2063prominent member of\u200d the progressive group known as the &#8220;Squad,&#8221; and \u2062Pelosi, a seasoned Democratic leader, have clashed on multiple occasions since Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s surprising \u200cvictory over Rep. Joe Crowley in the Democratic\u2062 primary\u2062 for New York&#8217;s 14th Congressional District.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>A Tense \u2064Encounter in San Francisco<\/h3>\n<p>Grim\u2063 reveals that their first face-to-face meeting took place \u200cin San Francisco in July 2018. During a lunch meeting, \u2062Pelosi dominated the\u2063 conversation, leaving Ocasio-Cortez perplexed \u2063and disturbed by her \u200dunfiltered \u2064thoughts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Disagreements Over &#8220;Abolish ICE&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>One particular point of contention was Ocasio-Cortez&#8217;s slogan &#8220;Abolish ICE,&#8221; which she used to challenge Crowley. Pelosi claimed\u200c that the \u200bphrase had been influenced by the Russians\u2063 and\u200b urged Democrats to suppress it. This left\u2063 Ocasio-Cortez puzzled\u2062 and frustrated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Unanswered Questions and\u2062 Frustrations<\/h3>\n<p>Ocasio-Cortez also expressed her disappointment that\u2064 no one from the \u2063Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee had inquired about her successful campaign against \u200dCrowley. In the book, she recounts how Pelosi became angry when she suggested that\u2062 the party should learn from\u2062 upsets and identify weaknesses.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The book also \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/43-college-students-vanished-7-years-ago-in-mexico-we-finally-know-what-happened\/\" title=\"43 College Students Vanished 7 Years Ago In Mexico. We Finally Know What Happened.\">includes text messages<\/a> \u200cfrom Ocasio-Cortez, revealing \u2064her frustration with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/it-wouldnt-be-allowed-brooke-shields-reflects-on-blue-lagoon-and-why-it-could-never-be-made-again\/\" title=\"\u2018It Wouldn\u2019t Be Allowed\u2019: Brooke Shields Reflects On \u2018Blue Lagoon\u2019 And Why It Could Never Be Made Again\">significant age gap<\/a> between her and Pelosi. In one message, she dismisses Pelosi&#8217;s remarks about having\u200b protest \u2062signs older than her, emphasizing that her ideas are fresh and relevant.<\/p>\n<p>However, since Pelosi stepped down as Democratic House leader,\u2062 Ocasio-Cortez \u200dhas noticed \u200da decrease in hostility. According to the book, senior members now engage\u200d with her, committee chairs are friendly, and \u200dthere is a desire for collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>Pelosi may no longer hold the title\u200b of Democratic leader, \u2062but she remains an active member\u2063 of the House of Representatives and is \u2063seeking \u2064reelection in \u200c2024.\u2062 Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has taken over as the new Democratic leader.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the main points of contention between Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi regarding progressive policies?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dSions over the past few years.\u2063 According to Grim&#8217;s \u200cbook,\u2064 these tensions stemmed from differences in ideology and approach to politics.<\/p>\n<p>One major \u200dpoint of contention between Ocasio-Cortez\u200c and Pelosi is their disagreement on progressive policies. Ocasio-Cortez, along with fellow Squad members, has been a vocal advocate\u200d for policies such as the Green New Deal and Medicare for All. These policies are seen as ambitious and far-reaching by many, including Pelosi, who prefers a more moderate approach. The clash between the two leaders \u200bhighlights the broader divide within the Democratic\u2063 Party between progressives\u200b and moderates.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the book reveals that Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi have clashed over tactics and strategy. \u200bOcasio-Cortez has been known for her grassroots organizing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-team-seeking-help-from-asian-american-groups-to-rescue-neera-tanden-nomination\/\" title=\"Biden Team Seeking Help From Asian American Groups To Rescue Neera Tanden Nomination\">utilizing social media<\/a> to connect with her constituents. Pelosi, on the other hand, values a more traditional approach to politics, relying on negotiations and building coalitions \u200bwithin the party. These differing \u200dstrategies have led to conflicts and strained the relationship between the two leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the book sheds light on some personal differences between Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi. \u200cOcasio-Cortez, a young and\u200d rising star within the party, represents a new generation of Democratic leaders.\u2063 Pelosi, on \u2064the other hand, belongs to an older generation of politicians with more traditional views on governance. These generational differences have also \u2063contributed \u2062to the tensions between the two leaders.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200d is important to note that despite their disagreements, Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi have also found common\u2064 ground on some issues.\u2064 They \u200dhave worked together on various legislation and initiatives, such as the CARES Act\u200b and the Paycheck\u200d Protection Program. However, these moments of collaboration have been overshadowed by their more public disagreements.<\/p>\n<p>The tensions\u200c between Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi raise broader questions about the future of the Democratic Party. As the party continues to grapple with its identity and values, these clashes highlight the struggle between progressive ideals and more moderate politics. The divide \u200cwithin\u200c the \u200dparty poses challenges for Democrats as they seek to unite and win elections.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the new book by Ryan Grim shines a light on the tensions between \u2062Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Their clashes over policy, tactics, and personal \u200cdifferences reveal the deeper divide within the Democratic Party. As the party grapples with its future, finding \u2064common ground between\u200d progressives and \u2063moderates\u2062 will be crucial for its success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heads multiple times during their time in Congress, as revealed in a recent book. Ocasio-Cortez, a prominent member of the progressive &#8220;Squad,&#8221; clashed with Pelosi, a seasoned Democratic leader, throughout their nearly five-year tenure. Tensions between the two have been a recurring theme in their working relationship<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2112477,"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-2112475","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\/2112475","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=2112475"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2112475\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2112477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2112475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2112475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2112475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}