The progressive hotshot from the Bronx privately demanded Thursday that moderate Democrats toe the party line, stop voting with Republicans and bend to the will of the House speaker — or find themselves “on a list” for possible primary election challenges, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.

…Ocasio-Cortez’s political power move came after Speaker Nancy Pelosi played good cop, calling on the moderates to have the “courage” to unify with progressives and block such Republican motions.

…Ocasio-Cortez’s remarks were interpreted as an implicit threat that lawmakers may lose their seats if they don’t get on board with the majority opinion.

Ocasio-Cortez privately warned centrist Democrats they’ll be ‘on a list’ for primary challenges if they vote with Republicans – New York Daily News

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