November 9, 2022 8:29am EST
AOC and the ‘Squad’ set to welcome new members after progressive wins in multiple states
Four young, non-White progressives could expand the 'Squad's' influence in the House after the midterm elections
By Peter Kasperowicz | Fox News
A group of far-left Democrats in the House, known as the "Squad," is likely to grow in the next Congress by as many as 10 members after the midterm election handed wins to four new progressive left lawmakers.
The "Squad" was founded by four Democratic women in 2019:Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan. The group added two new members after the 2020 election, Cori Bush of Missouri and Jamaal Brown of New York.
Last night’s midterm election, which appears to have fallen short of GOP hopes for a Republican wave, is also likely to expand the "Squad’s" influence among Democrats. All six current "Squad" members easily won their races on Tuesday, and at least four new members are likely to be added to the progressive group.
"Squad" member offices did not immediately respond to questions from Fox News Digital about the possibility of expanding the group. But these four members have been widely touted in the press as likely additions to the "Squad" as young, non-White lawmakers that support many of the far-left policies supported by Ocasio-Cortez and other members of the group.
Greg Casar of Texas
Greg Casar easily held the Democratic seat in Texas, and was up 72-27 with 92% of the vote in. Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Casar in January and said Texas working families "deserve a progressive Democrat like Greg who will show up and fight for them.
"Because of his roots as a labor organizer, I know Greg and I will work together to organize year-round and deliver on Medicare for All, good jobs, and climate justice," she said.
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