U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, recently attributed Vice President Kamala Harris' loss in the presidential election to sexism. Ocasio-Cortez expressed her concerns about the future under what she described as a 'fascist' President-elect Donald Trump.
In a video posted on Instagram, Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the challenging and difficult times ahead for millions of Americans. She did not shy away from acknowledging the potential fear that may arise during this period.
During the election campaign, Ocasio-Cortez had endorsed the Harris-Walz ticket, warning voters about the perceived threat to democracy posed by Trump. She suggested that sexism played a role in Harris losing votes, particularly from male voters who may have been reluctant to elect a female president.
Ocasio-Cortez speculated that if Harris had been a male candidate named Tom Harris, the election outcome might have been different. Her comments reflect a broader conversation about gender bias in politics and the challenges faced by female candidates seeking high office.
