Should we all copy Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and give up social media at weekends?
Even though the congresswoman is an ace on Twitter, she believes it’s best to log out sometimes – and that this might help reduce stress and depression
When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez first arrived at the US House of Representatives, she was greeted by senior congresspeople much like a daughter who goes to visit her parents for the weekend only to be inundated with requests to fix things on their iPads.
AOC is very good on social media: she scraps with her detractors on Fox News and wins; she has made previously dull committee hearings into huge viral videos; and she has remained relatable and inspiring. Other Democrats, many of whom leave social media strategy to their youngest aide, were so desperate to learn her secrets that AOC ended up running workshops on how to be better at Twitter.