Four weeks ago, no one knew her name, but now she gives hope for progressives across the country (and around the world). Julio and Maria talk to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez about why she decided to run for Congress and what the future will bring for her and the Democratic Party.

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• Are Alexandria's endorsements of Democratic insurgents paying off?
• How some Democrats are rethinking their own party.
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