Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, right, greets Buffalo Democratic mayoral nominee India Walton, left, during a rally in support of Walton in Buffalo, New York, on October 23, 2021. AP Photo/Joshua Bessex Rep. Ocasio-Cortez stumped for Buffalo Democratic mayoral nominee India Walton at a Saturday rally. In a speech, AOC reiterated the importance of supporting party nominees in their respective races. "Let's talk about the stakes.