Democrats Reportedly Beg AOC to ‘Stay Away’ in Swing-States: ‘The Polling Is Atrocious’

Democratic candidates to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY): Thanks, but no thanks. A number of swing-state Democrats have been telling AOC to “stay away,” according to a Sunday report from Axios, which said candidates are worried about the New York progressive sabotaging their chances of winning. “The polling is atrocious for her,” a top Democratic strategist told the outlet. “She’s a lightening rod.” Even Dems who previously welcomed Ocasio-Cortez to campaign on their behalf are now trying to keep her away. House candidate Sam Forstag (D) “suggested” he didn’t want AOC to campaign for him in Montana, only months after she...