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AO Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Politician report card · NY-14 House · D · House

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

19 graded reports mentioning them on CladFacts. Scores below are about Ocasio-Cortez personally — not an average of the media that covers them.

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Political Lean 82% Left-leaning

Why this lean: Progressive Democrat; DSA-aligned positions on climate, housing, and economic policy.

Coverage of them · media avg grade C+ · media avg lean 42% right (how outlets covering them scored — not Ocasio-Cortez’s own ideology)

Graded appearances

  1. Ingraham calls AOC Democrats' thought leader after ABC interview on party renewal Aug 10, 2026 · Fox News · 35/100
    D
    Political Lean 85% Right-leaning
  2. US-Iran war hits 6-month mark amid Hormuz talks and 2026 midterms Aug 7, 2026 · Global News · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 28% Left-leaning
  3. Bongino ties youth socialism support to school failures, bailouts, and AOC rhetoric Jul 24, 2026 · Fox News · 52/100
    C-
    Political Lean 82% Right-leaning
  4. AOC leads New Hampshire 2028 Democratic primary poll at 22% Jul 24, 2026 · Fox Business · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 75% Right-leaning
  5. Hannity links DSA, Piker comments and Sanders wealth to socialist agenda Jul 24, 2026 · Fox News · 62/100
    C+
    Political Lean 82% Right-leaning
  6. Sunny Hostin links AOC 2028 poll lead to progressive platform, shifts focus to 2026 Senate midterms Jul 23, 2026 · The View · 85/100
    B
    Political Lean 35% Left-leaning
  7. AOC criticizes NDAA passage and Trump Iran war spending in House vote aftermath Jul 23, 2026 · Forbes Breaking News · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 55% Left-leaning
  8. Ted Cruz predicts Zohran Mamdani will replace Chuck Schumer in Senate Jul 23, 2026 · Fox News · 62/100
    C+
    Political Lean 68% Right-leaning
  9. Massie and AOC oppose Section 219 of FY2027 NDAA on U.S.-Israel defense tech cooperation Jul 22, 2026 · Maj Toure · 65/100
    C+
    Political Lean 25% Right-leaning
  10. Warren endorses El-Sayed in Michigan Senate primary as progressives gain ground Jul 20, 2026 · Fox Business · 82/100
    B-
    Political Lean 78% Right-leaning
  11. Sanders and AOC rally for El-Sayed in tight Michigan Senate Democratic primary Jul 18, 2026 · NewsNation · 82/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  12. Tom Homan discusses temporary ICE vehicle stop pause and agent safety concerns Jul 16, 2026 · Fox News · 75/100
    B
    Political Lean 85% Right-leaning
  13. Maine Democrats Urge Schumer to Stay Out of Senate Replacement Race Jul 15, 2026 · Charles Chakkalo · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 35% Right-leaning
  14. Clay Higgins counters AOC on gun sources, history in 2022 Oversight hearing Jul 10, 2026 · Sunny Banglay · 55/100
    C-
    Political Lean 85% Right-leaning
  15. Harris outreach to NYC Mayor Mamdani draws scrutiny on 2028 plans Jul 2, 2026 · Fox News · 72/100
    B-
    Political Lean 65% Right-leaning
  16. Fox News Commentary Targets Progressive Democratic Candidates Jul 2, 2026 · Fox News · 68/100
    B-
    Political Lean 78% Right-leaning
  17. Democratic Socialists notch Colorado primary win; analyst discusses national prospects Jul 1, 2026 · The Hill · 85/100
    B+
    Political Lean 5% Right-leaning
  18. Stephen A. Smith Analyzes Mamdani's Populist Message and Democratic Party Dynamics Jun 30, 2026 · NewsNation · 72/100
    B
    Political Lean 15% Left-leaning
  19. Fox News panel claims Democrats 'hijacked' by far left amid wealth tax debate Jun 27, 2026 · Fox News · 55/100
    C+
    Political Lean 82% Right-leaning

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