Source: Fox News
Summary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attended a town hall event at Cornell University hosted by the Young Democratic Socialists of America. The group’s leaders led a crowd of about 2,000 in chanting “from the river to the sea” and “long live the student intifada.” Cornell’s president, Mina Petrova, criticized the university as a capitalist institution. AOC defended the event, accusing Cornell of censorship. A recent Fox News poll found 55% of voters have an unfavorable view of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Leaders of a student group lead a crowd in chants.
They call the university a capitalist institution.
AOC stands with them, accusing the school of censorship.
The phrase “from the river to the sea” echoes a familiar political rhythm.
Author: Evan Null
Event at Cornell University
The event for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Cornell University was organized by the Young Democratic Socialists of America. The group’s president, Mina Petrova, and co-Chair Zoe Reisman led the crowd in chanting anti-Israel slogans. The event was labeled as a “Students vs. Billionaires” town hall by AOC’s campaign.
Chants and Accusations
The crowd of about 2,000 people chanted “from the river to the sea” and “long live the student intifada.” Petrova accused Cornell of prioritizing billionaires and profit over students and community. She claimed the university is controlled by CEO trustees profiting off of genocide and war.
Backlash and Survey
A separate report highlighted a backlash over Hasan Piker’s upcoming speaking engagement at Cornell. A survey found that 30% of college students say violence is an acceptable way to stop speakers on campuses.
AOC’s Response
AOC did not apologize for the event, joining her young hosts in accusing Cornell of censorship. She said, “When we come out in numbers, they cannot take us all.” The event was aimed at boosting voter turnout in Democrat strongholds.
Polling and Public Perception
A recent Fox News Poll showed 55% of registered voters hold an unfavorable view of the DSA, while only three in 10 see the group in a positive light. The poll reinforced the GOP’s midterm strategy, aiming to turn the election into a choice rather than a referendum on the party in power.
