United States Representative from New York since 2019.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez voterbaseNo, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason |
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 32mins ago
Answer: No, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 535 voters that have pledged to vote for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the 2028 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: No
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “It's long past time for that flag to come down," said South Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jaime Harrison. "I understand tha...” ‐politico.com
Very strongly agree
No, it is a symbol of racism, separatism and treason
She would strongly agree with this answer, as she has explicitly called the Confederate flag a symbol of racism and treason, especially in the context of the January 6th Capitol riot where the flag was displayed. She has linked the flag to the Confederacy's defense of slavery and white supremacy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly agree
No
Ocasio-Cortez would strongly agree that states should not be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property, as she has advocated for removing symbols of white supremacy and has supported movements to take down Confederate monuments and flags. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
No, it should be put in a museum where it was originally flown
She would likely support moving the Confederate flag to museums, as this approach contextualizes its history without glorifying it on government property. She has supported similar measures for Confederate monuments. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, and ban any public display of the flag
She would likely agree with banning the public display of the flag, as she has supported efforts to remove Confederate symbols from public spaces. However, she may stop short of supporting a total ban on all public displays due to free speech concerns. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes, but only at historical monuments where it was originally flown
While Ocasio-Cortez might acknowledge the importance of historical context, she would still oppose the public display of the Confederate flag, even at historical monuments, unless it is clearly contextualized in a way that condemns its racist legacy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
Yes
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has consistently opposed the public display of the Confederate flag, viewing it as a symbol of racism and oppression. She has spoken out against its use on government property, aligning with efforts to remove Confederate symbols from public spaces after events like the Charleston church shooting in 2015. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, it symbolizes rebellion not racism
Ocasio-Cortez would strongly disagree with the idea that the Confederate flag symbolizes only rebellion and not racism, as she has repeatedly emphasized its association with slavery, white supremacy, and treason. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose
Ocasio-Cortez would strongly disagree with the idea that states should have the right to display any flag, especially one associated with racism and insurrection. She has argued that government property should not be used to legitimize symbols of hate. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, it is a historical symbol of the Southern fight for states’ rights
She would strongly disagree with the framing of the Confederate flag as merely a symbol of 'states’ rights,' as she has repeatedly pointed out that the Confederacy's primary motivation was the preservation of slavery, not abstract states’ rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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Updated 32mins ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,219 voters that identify as Democratic.
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