Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders made a surprise onstage appearance Friday to introduce the Strokes prior to the band’s concert at Queens, New York’s Flushing Meadows. With a crucial Election Day just over a month away, both New York-born politicians praised the Strokes’ stance on issues before reminding the 40,000 or so fans in the crowd to vote. No, you wouldn’t want to hear that,” Sanders joked as he took the stage.
And with that, it’s my honor to introduce the Strokes.” Julian Casablancas then quipped upon taking the stage, “Fab, would you quit making out with Bernie Sanders? We got a show.” The group then launched into “Lonely in the Future.” Trending Stories Zach Bryan Wears 'Free Palestine' Shirt at Gillette After Owner Robert Kraft Banned Macklemore Sia Sells 50 Percent Stake in Catalog for $180 Million in Preparation for Big Avatar Plans Stray Kids Join BTS in Grammy Submission Boycott Pete Hegseth’s ‘Warfighter’ Crusade Isn’t About Killing The Strokes previously headlined a “Get Out the Vote” rally in support of Sanders in the New Hampshire primary in 2020 when the Vermont senator ran for the Democratic nomination. This is why we support him.”
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