No other member of Congress has a wall like this - take a look at the hundreds of notes plastered outside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's office

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No other member of Congress has a wall like this - take a look at the hundreds of notes plastered outside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's office

The wall outside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D-N.Y.) office in Washington.

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The wall outside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D-N.Y.) office in Washington.

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  • Visitors in the US Capitol have taken to posting small notes along the wall of the office for Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.
  • The notes are mostly praiseworthy words of encouragement.
  • Some notes are criticisms or drawings as well.
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WASHINGTON - Visitors to the United States Capitol Building have taken up a habit of posting little notes on the wall outside of the office for Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.

Ocasio-Cortez has rapidly become one of the most popular young lawmakers on the left, bringing in extra attention from supporters and critics alike, both in her party and the GOP.

Read more: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez replaces Nancy Pelosi as Republicans' new boogeyman for 2020

The Post-It notes stuck all along the outside wall of Ocasio-Cortez's Washington office range from words of support, thanks, and praise to criticisms and random slogans.

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Here are some of the many notes stuck to the wall.

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Throughout the day, tourists and visitors on official business will stop to read and take pictures of many of the notes.

Throughout the day, tourists and visitors on official business will stop to read and take pictures of many of the notes.

There are so many notes along the walls, they even extend into the doorway.

There are so many notes along the walls, they even extend into the doorway.
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But you cannot post them on the congresswoman's official seal.

But you cannot post them on the congresswoman's official seal.

There is one note on the official seal of New York asking visitors to exclude the plaque that identifies each member of Congress by their home state.

Most of the notes are praise and support

Most of the notes are praise and support

Some notes praise Ocasio-Cortez, like this one that reads, "Keep making the old white dudes uncomfortable!!" [California] loves you!!"

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"Take my cows"

"Take my cows"

Another note made an obvious reference to the Green New Deal, which aims to severely curtail beef production. This one reads, "Take my cows!"

Other notes are encouraging or thankful to Ocasio-Cortez.

Other notes are encouraging or thankful to Ocasio-Cortez.
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Some visitors will use multiple Post-Its to craft a large message, like "FREE PALESTINE."

Some visitors will use multiple Post-Its to craft a large message, like "FREE PALESTINE."

Some visitors will use multiple Post-Its to craft a large message, like "FREE PALESTINE."

Others will use the notes to back one of Ocasio-Cortez's primary policy goals, like "Healthcare 4 all."

Others will use the notes to back one of Ocasio-Cortez's primary policy goals, like "Healthcare 4 all."
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One note from her New York constituents reads, "From the [Bronx] you inspire us to elevate!"

One note from her New York constituents reads, "From the [Bronx] you inspire us to elevate!"

Some are criticisms of her past comments.

Some are criticisms of her past comments.

But not all are positive. One note criticized Ocasio-Cortez's remarks on the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ocasio-Cortez previously said it is a "myth" the VA is not working, which drew widespread condemnation from veterans groups who have for years been frustrated with the department.

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And some people just decide to draw cartoons to put on the wall.

And some people just decide to draw cartoons to put on the wall.
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