Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - the Democratic congresswoman in pictures
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The veteran Vermont senator claimed in an address that while his campaign had “won the battle of ideas”, he it had failed to secure sufficient delegates.
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Ms Ocasio-Cortez, now best known as AOC, had worked for his 2016 campaign, and been inspired to make her own run for office as a result.
In 2018, she become the youngest member elected to Congress.
Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar also paid tribute to Mr Sanders run.
“Today, our movement faces a setback. But every single setback is an opportunity to push for progress,” she tweeted.
“We always knew it would not happen overnight. But I know our cause is just. And I am more committed than ever to fighting for somebody I don’t know. For those of you who plan to sit this election out or vote for Trump, just stop. The livelihoods of millions of marginalized people are at stake.”
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