November 11, 2024 – US election news

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez asked voters on Instagram on Sunday to explain why they support both her or another Democrat and President-elect Donald Trump.

The responses – some of which Ocasio-Cortez posted – largely pointed to what users described as overlapping political styles, particularly her outspoken attacks on the political establishment.

“They focus on the real issues that people care about,” one said. “Similar to Trump populism in some ways.” “I feel like Trump and you are real,” said another.

Other users pointed to the Biden administration’s policies in Israel and Gaza and the desire for change – of any kind – at the top of the slip, writing: “I wanted change so I voted for Trump and Blue for the rest of the vote decided to put some “brakes” on him.

The contributions were the latest entries in the Democrats’ post-election tally. Trump won all seven battleground states on his way to more than 300 electoral votes. He gained ground almost everywhere, including in Ocasio-Cortez’s home state of New York, although Democrats in Congress still managed to blunt the red wave.

Not everyone enjoyed the exercise. An answer to her question underscored Democrats’ fears of what appears to be a long-term political reclamation project.

“The replies you got are making me want to vomit,” the user said.

Ocasio-Cortez responded with a laughing emoji and said, “Sometimes you have to lean into it and see it to understand it and adapt! Even if it makes you sick.”

After her story went viral, she asked a few more questions, including topics such as the economy, Gaza, the border and “race and gender.” She also asked where Trump voters or Trump Democratic “split voters” got their news and media, including podcasts, during the election.

“Asking where you got your news is not stating or claiming disinformation,” Ocasio-Cortez added, repeatedly saying she was not “judging” respondents.