Gov. Kathy Hochul and AOC were among the speakers at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday.
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attends Day one of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 19, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blakeand Bronx/Queens Congress Member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez represented New York in taking the stage on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday.
Hochul, who spoke at around 9 p.m. EST, focused on the economy, jobs, and manufacturing, while juxtaposing her middle-class upbringing with Trump’s privileged background. “He never had to worry about child-care costs or rent,” she said. “He never had to worry about anything or anyone but himself.” “Look no further than the city of Syracuse, where a company called Micron is building a $100 billion microchip factory with union labor,” Hochul said. “It’s the largest private investment in American history.”
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