Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may be eyeing a bid for the White House in 2028, according to a report from Axios.
The progressive Democrat from New York is reportedly weighing two high-profile options: a run for president or a primary challenge to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, 74.
Ocasio-Cortez, 35, has not confirmed any plans, but her recent moves have fueled speculation she is laying the groundwork for a new campaign.
She’s ramped up fundraising, expanded her social media reach, and built out a grassroots donor base — all typical steps for politicians testing the waters for higher office.
Ocasio-Cortez has made appearances across the country, including at events tied to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. She has also brought in former members of Sanders’ inner circle to help shape the operation she hopes will define her political future.
Political analysts point to her strong support among younger progressives and her ability to pull in small-dollar donations as key advantages.
Still, any national campaign would face steep hurdles. While popular on the activist left, Ocasio-Cortez would need to broaden her appeal to moderates and swing voters to compete in a general election.
Axios continues:
Some close allies believe that even if Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t think she could win, she may want to run for the White House to ensure that the Democratic Party’s progressive wing is represented in the primary — just as Sanders did in 2016 against Hillary Clinton.
Zoom out: Ocasio-Cortez has had one of the fastest rises in modern American politics, after topping an incumbent Democrat in 2018 while running as an unapologetic progressive.
She has supported Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, and abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — and has drawn enthusiastic Democratic crowds this year in part by picking fights with the Trump administration.
Zoom in: Ocasio-Cortez has spent millions this year on social media and on acquiring lists of potential supporters and donors to expand her grassroots fundraising potential.
So far, there has been no official announcement. The reports remain based on private discussions and early-stage speculation.
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Now I don’t care who you are, that’s funny right there!
Order me a case of popcorn.
I would imagine she might get 3 or 4 votes..