Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., ripped Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, for voting “present” on the two impeachment articles against President Donald Trump, Fox News is reporting.
“Today was very consequential, and to not take a stand one way or another, on a day of such great consequence to this country, I think is quite difficult,” Ocasio-Cortez, said after the Wednesday votes. “We are sent here to lead.”
Trump was impeached on both articles. Gabbard voted “present” each time.
Gabbard, who is running for president, indicated she was not in favor of impeachment but did want to see Trump censured.
But Ocasio-Cortez said lawmakers should vote either yes or no when given the opportunity.
“Voting ‘present’ is a very tough position to be in," she said. "To not take a stand in a moment that is so consequential, I think it’s quite difficult.
“I'm sure she'll be answering (questions) and discussing her rationale in the days ahead.”
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