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Crowd sings 'from the river to the sea' at AOC event promoting Dems ahead of midterms
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- At a campaign event in Ithaca, Cornell University’s Young Democratic Socialists led chants including “from the river to the sea,” a phrase widely criticized as antisemitic and linked to calls for the elimination of Israel.
- The event, attended by around 2,000 people, was part of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s effort to boost Democratic turnout ahead of the midterm elections and featured criticism of Cornell University’s administration for prioritizing profit over student and community interests.
- Ocasio-Cortez defended student protesters and condemned attempts to suppress free speech on issues such as Palestine and labor rights, emphasizing the power of collective action.
- Despite the controversy, Ocasio-Cortez voted against a 2024 House resolution that declared the chant hateful, aligning with her broader political stance on free speech and Palestinian rights.
- Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew from a planned joint appearance with Ocasio-Cortez in Ithaca, according to a spokesperson from the Governor’s office.
