AOC Criticizes Jill Stein's Multiple Presidential Runs and Lack of Party Growth

in a passionate Instagram story representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez took aim at Green Party candidate Jill Stein calling her repeated presidential runs predatory Alexandria Ocasio Cortez said I find it incredibly frustrating that Jill Stein keeps running for president without focusing on building the green party from the Grassroots up it feels predatory Stein has run for president twice in 2012 and 2016 but has faced criticism for not successfully strengthening the green party's base despite these efforts the green party has struggled to gain significant traction at the Grassroots level prompting criticism from various political figures Stein's strategy has sparked a debate about the best approach for third parties to grow and make an impact in US politics Ocasio Cortez's comments highlight a growing conversation about the role of thirdparty candidates and the need for a stronger Grassroots movement in American politics