Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's working class background was a big part of what many voters connected with during her campaign.
But as the newly elected representative begins her congressional orientation it seems that she might not be "poor enough" for some in conservative pundits.
This week Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez began breaking open the dusty doors of Congress, sharing a behind-the scenes look at her congressional orientation via her Instagram Stories.
Along with some amazing moments Ocasio-Cortez has also been sharing some of the struggles of being a freshman representative, including being mistaken as an intern and figuring out how she is going to afford an apartment in Washington D.C..
Some conservative media personalities seem to think that Ocasio-Cortez isn't struggling enough.
@soledadobrien @dcexaminer @eScarry Here’s the screenshot, since he deleted it. https://t.co/i8P2VxnO3a— Robert McNees (@Robert McNees) 1542329481.0
On Thursday, reporter Eddie Scarry from the conservative Washington Examiner tweeted a picture of Ocasio-Cortez's back with the caption:
"Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I'll tell you something: that jacket and coat don't look like a girl who struggles."
After getting slammed on Twitter Scarry deleted the post.
He quickly tried to backtrack, claiming the tweet was intended as a compliment rather than the snarky criticism it was.
ATTN! I posted a tweet earlier suggesting the incoming congresswoman looked well put together -- ELEGANT even -- de… https://t.co/QooDqYExva— Eddie Scarry (@Eddie Scarry) 1542328850.0
No one seemed to buy the explanation though and and Twitter fired back, spinning the ridiculous criticism into meme gold.
From the fiercely fashionable...
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/GykGsingej— David Mack (@David Mack) 1542321629.0
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/kwF4Mgj63T— Schooley (@Schooley) 1542318868.0
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/mUaf65e2T7— 𝕄𝕚𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕖𝕝 𝕊𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕫 (@𝕄𝕚𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕖𝕝 𝕊𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕫) 1542319632.0
@eScarry Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket an… https://t.co/B4lhzIZ8QK— SanBernieDingDong (@SanBernieDingDong) 1542427162.0
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/9domihgE5M— EJ Smith Blackmon (@EJ Smith Blackmon) 1542419951.0
...to the completely outrageous.
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/mrh5PrTqS0— Court ✨✨✨ (@Court ✨✨✨) 1542322727.0
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/a6DBzYj1ZT— boiled demon (@boiled demon) 1542426770.0
Twitter found an endless number of ways keep the joke going.
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/bzaDDeRQFP— neale scott 🥭🥭🥭🥭🥭🥭 (@neale scott 🥭🥭🥭🥭🥭🥭) 1542411627.0
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/m8DXL4vFNo— julia reinstein 🚡 (@julia reinstein 🚡) 1542321124.0
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/XKp80GTnFj— Josie Scott (@Josie Scott) 1542429144.0
And the memes just kept on coming.
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/VmZOvLCLxP— Charlotte Wilder (@Charlotte Wilder) 1542322716.0
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/2mufrVwSwX— Gabriela Riccardi (@Gabriela Riccardi) 1542323226.0
Hill staffer sent me this pic of Ocasio-Cortez they took just now. I’ll tell you something: that jacket and coat do… https://t.co/b6qtXxtjaq— amy (@amy) 1542418957.0
Although Twitter managed to completely shut down the swipe at Ocasio-Cortez's wardrobe, it was not the only criticism aimed at her this week. At every turn Ocasio-Cortez's struggles were challenged for being a crafted narrative, part of a "faux" working class persona.
But the reactions from those who fear change in Washington don't seem like they'll stop the Congressperson-elect anytime soon.
If I walked into Congress wearing a sack, they would laugh & take a picture of my backside. If I walk in with my b… https://t.co/mc8yvMWXhO— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) 1542323604.0
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