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Obama Endorses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez For Queens House Seat
The former president backed the upstart democratic socialist following her stunning primary victory over Rep. Joe Crowley.

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The former president backed the upstart democratic socialist following her stunning primary victory over Rep. Joe Crowley.

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