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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shakes up Democratic expectations

In Tuesday's New York primary, a 28-year-old Democratic Socialist defeated a 10-term incumbent who was considering a run for speaker of the House. Now Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. Lisa Desjardins reports that it was also a very good night for President Trump's candidates.