Following the early resignation of Republican Representative Ken Buck, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls on Democrats to leverage the tight House majority to push through Democratic priorities and potentially sway Republican members.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has urged her fellow Democrats to leverage the close House majority following the early resignation of Republican Representative Ken Buck from Colorado. This departure has reduced the Republican majority to a mere two seats, amplifying the importance of each vote in the House. In an interaction with The Independent, Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the importance of pushing Democratic priorities and possibly persuading Republican members amidst the tight margin.
Ken Buck, who had planned to leave at the end of his term, cited conflicts with the GOP’s direction and an unwillingness to compromise his principles for the party or former President Donald Trump as reasons for his early exit. This situation has intensified the already competitive environment in the House, potentially influencing legislative outcomes and the overall power balance.
