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AOC and Bernie Sanders Surprise Crowd to Introduce the Strokes in Queens

Original: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders made a surprise onstage appearance Friday to introduce the Strokes prior to

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders made a surprise onstage appearance Friday at Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York, introducing the Strokes ahead of the band's concert. The two New York politicians praised the band and urged supporters to stay engaged with just over a month to go until Election Day, blending music and politics before an energized hometown crowd.

Why now: The unusual pairing of two high-profile politicians with a famous rock band, so close to Election Day, is drawing wide attention.

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezBernie SandersThe StrokesQueens, New York

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• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders made a surprise onstage appearance Friday to introduce the Strokes prior to the band’s concert at Queens, New York’s Flushing Meadows. With a crucial Election Day just over a month away, both New York-born politicians praised the… · sjar@mastodon.online · 4

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