Ocasio-Cortez told the New York Times that she is "leaving everything I can on the field" and wants to ensure she does everything possible to "combat the smears" aimed at the candidate. The financial push is intended to influence the outcome before voters head to the polls on November 4.
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Ocasio-Cortez Transfers $1M to Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate Bid
US Politics4 days ago
A Democratic member of the House of Representatives has shifted resources to assist a candidate vying for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez transferred $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan campaign, a contribution that The New York Times describes as unusually large for a House member to give to a Senate race. The funding arrives during the final stage of the election cycle to support El-Sayed in the closing stretch.
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