text:  He's certainly relying on longtime allies in the Black Caucus. Most black lawmakers are still supporting him. It might come as a surprise that some of his most vigorous defense is coming from people like Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. Late last night, she gave this lengthy explanation of how she sees the situation on her Instagram feed. And I think it sums up a way a lot of Biden allies are looking at this.