AOC accused of putting on new accent during Memphis rally: 'Going full Kamala'
Ocasio-Cortez urged Democrats to keep organizing in Republican-leaning states as about 1,200 people attended the rally, critics said.
- On Saturday, Democratic New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigned for state Representative Justin Pearson in Tennessee, drawing online criticism for adopting an altered, rhythmic speaking style characterized as a Southern accent.
- Reiterating a strategic call for Northern Democrats to focus on the South, Ocasio-Cortez urged supporters: "We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind, Kentucky behind, Alabama behind, Mississippi behind, Georgia behind, South Carolina behind."
- Commentators quickly compared the moment to past criticism directed at former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who faced similar accusations of adjusting speaking styles for different audiences.
- Separately, Ocasio-Cortez faced scrutiny for remarks regarding the U.S. Senate, stating she does not "support elements of this institution that we know were founded on Jim Crow" while discussing the legislative filibuster.
- These appearances reignited speculation regarding the New York Democrat's political future, as she remains a prominent progressive voice frequently mentioned as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, though no formal campaign has been announced.
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Benny Johnson Mocks AOC for Adopting Southern Accent: ‘Very Cringe’
MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson mocked Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-NY) “very cringe” adoption of a Southern accent during a Memphis rally. After Ocasio-Cortez spoke at the rally for House candidate and Tennessee state Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D) on July 17, many critics accused her of breaking out a faux southern accent, equipped with a heavy drawl as she repeated the word “behind.” “We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind,” she said in th…
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Times of India‘Got it from Kamala & Clinton’: AOC brutally trolled for ‘whipping out’ Southern accent in Tennessee
Did AOC really switch to a Southern accent during her Memphis speech, or is the internet blowing it out of proportion? The viral clip sparked a wave of criticism, with many comparing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Kamala Harris and even Hillary Clinton over past accusations of changing accents. Watch the full speech, the viral reactions, and decide for yourself whether the backlash is justified or just another social media pile-on.
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