AOC Tells the South It Needs Northern Progressives Again
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke at a voting rights rally in Montgomery, Alabama, urging northern progressives to support voting access in the South. Her comments about the Voting Rights Act and American democracy sparked criticism and mockery, particularly regarding her security setup during the speech. The event highlighted ongoing debates about voting rights and the role of federal protections in the South.
- ▪AOC delivered a speech at the 'All Roads Lead to the South' rally in Montgomery, Alabama.
- ▪She called on northern progressives to help fight for voting access in the South.
- ▪Her remarks about the Voting Rights Act and American democracy received backlash from southern conservatives.
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AOC Tells the South It Needs Northern Progressives Again David Manney | 6:51 PM on May 24, 2026 Townhall Media Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) went to Montgomery, Ala., and delivered exactly the kind of speech she knows will travel further than the room. Speaking at the “All Roads Lead to the South” voting rights rally, AOC told northern progressives to “pull up” to the South and help fight for voting access. At the same time, she argued America didn't become a true democracy until the 1960s, when the Voting Rights Act of 1965 became law.
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