Two Futures for the American Left
The recent conflict between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene highlights a division within the American left regarding values and alliances. AOC's condemnation of Greene has led some leftists to support Greene due to her recent stance on Israel, despite her controversial history. This situation illustrates two potential futures for the left: one that seeks to build on liberal traditions and another that embraces a populist, anti-elitist approach.
- ▪Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a bigot and anti-Semite.
- ▪Some leftists have rallied around Greene due to her changed position on Israel, despite her past views.
- ▪The conflict represents a broader ideological split within the American left regarding future direction.
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PoliticsTwo Futures for the American LeftThe dustup over Marjorie Taylor Greene isn’t really about tactical coalitions. It’s about values.By Arash AziziPhoto Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Drew Angerer / Getty; Anna Moneymaker / Getty.May 22, 2026, 7 AM ET ShareSave In a spat between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Marjorie Taylor Greene, which side would American leftists take? Until recently, this might have sounded like a ludicrous question. By any measure, AOC is one of America’s most left-wing politicians.
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