Don’t forget Ocasio-Cortez’s counterparts

LETTERS LETTERS@USATODAY.COM

Recently, I’ve read articles touting the victory of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in her Democratic primary for Congress as a sign that millennials want far-left, socialist policies. While I do not begrudge Ms. Ocasio-Cortez her victory, I believe that labeling her a spokesperson for the generation misreads how many young people feel today. Throughout the nation, there are just as many young voices on the right that are equally smart and charismatic, like Ben Sha- piro, Tomi Lahren and Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to name a few. When it comes to fresh outsiders running for Congress this cycle, Antonio Sabato Jr. is another one to keep an eye on in California.

The recent discussion of millennials in politics often seems to highlight Ocasio-Cortez, while overlooking these other young stars and their decidedly different point of view. I believe that is what’s missing in America today.

Chet Flemington

Los Angeles

I think Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s win shows the diversity of our country. And a generation whose beliefs do not necessary fall in line with those before them. We change and evolve each generation, and it’s not a bad thing.

This young woman is wanting to help people, wanting to do the right thing. Change is not always bad, nor does it necessarily mean spending ungodly amounts of money. What’s bad is fearing change, allowing hate or ignorance to dictate our action, or sticking with the status quo just because that’s how it has always been. We will just have to see where this generation takes us. Tonia Nelson

Ultraliberals are going to be elected here and there, as there are pockets of liberal voters in various areas in the U.S. But the news media would have you thinking that this is some big deal, which it isn’t.