During the first stop of their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour in Las Vegas, progressive lawmakers Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized both President Trump and their own Democratic Party. Ocasio-Cortez urged for a more assertive Democratic approach, expressing the need for candidates who support working-class interests while the crowd rallied for the primarying of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Sanders highlighted economic inequality and called for a collective stand against authoritarianism and deepening wealth divides.
Both speakers appealed to working-class voters, especially in Nevada, a state with a significant hospitality workers union. They emphasized unity among diverse voters, regardless of prior political affiliations, and criticized the Democratic leadership for perceived passivity against Trump’s agenda.
Polling indicates a strong demand among Democrats for more confrontation with Republican policies, with a notable segment frustrated by legislative compromises. The mood is further charged, as some in the party are suggesting potential primary challenges against establishment figures like Schumer. Pins promoting a potential AOC presidential run in 2028 also caught attention among attendees.
