Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rank 13 of 47

Score 94

I tell this story on the Fight the Oligarchy tour 😂

When my dad died during the financial crisis, my mom almost got foreclosed on.

GOP always think this is some gotcha but I ran my whole campaign for Congress on this w/the motto “your zip code shouldn’t determine your destiny”

6/27/2025, 8:27:35 PM

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

@AOC

15d

I’m proud of how I grew up and talk about it all the time!

My mom cleaned houses and I helped. We cleaned tutors’ homes in exchange for SAT prep.

Growing up between the Bronx and Yorktown deeply shaped my views of inequality & it’s a big reason I believe the things I do today!

Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸

@Bubblebathgirl

17d

AOC’s previous home in Yorktown Heights. This is publicly reported information.

Her dad bought it for $150K over 20 years ago. Her mom sold it for $355K in 2016. It’s now valued over $500K.

Homes nearby range from $600K to $800K.

AOC is no Bronx girl. She’s privileged.

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing socioeconomic issues and personal experiences related to inequality. It responds to criticism by sharing a personal story that highlights the impact of financial crises on families and underscores a political message about equal opportunities regardless of one's background.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not cause harm and instead uses personal experience to highlight broader societal issues. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding and empathy by sharing a personal story that illustrates the impact of economic inequality. [+2]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in constructive dialogue by addressing criticism with a personal narrative rather than personal attacks. [+1]