AOC’s Future: A Look at the Rising Star’s Possible Political Moves
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democratic Representative, has become a prominent voice in the party. Recently, she has been campaigning with Bernie Sanders, sparking talk about her future in politics. Some wonder if she might consider running for Senate or even the White House in 2028.
Ocasio-Cortez’s chief of staff has worked for Sanders. Her campaign manager also has ties to Sanders, previously working for his political group. Some see this as a sign that she is closely aligned with Sanders’ policies.
One Democratic strategist, Mike Nellis, says that Ocasio-Cortez has a strong team that is setting her up for the future, no matter what she decides to do. However, another strategist, Kaivan Shroff, believes it could be a mistake to stick with the “old guard” if she wants to build something new.
There is speculation that Ocasio-Cortez’s team is getting her ready for a possible run for president or Senate in 2028. Chuck Schumer, the current Senator from New York, will be up for re-election that year.
Republican strategist Matt Gorman believes that the Senate might not be a big enough stage for Ocasio-Cortez and expects her to run for president in 2028.
Nellis notes that Ocasio-Cortez has the ability to draw in voters who don’t usually participate in politics. He compares this to Donald Trump, who also attracted voters outside of the usual political circles.
However, Shroff believes that Ocasio-Cortez is not ready to run for president. He thinks running for Senate would be a more realistic option, especially in a liberal state like New York. Shroff also suggests that some Democrats may be losing patience with Schumer, which could give Ocasio-Cortez a better chance of winning the Senate seat.
Ocasio-Cortez recently appeared in an advertisement that challenged Trump. She has also supported Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist running for mayor of New York City.
Some believe that if Mamdani wins, it could be a test for the left wing of the Democratic Party. Shroff suggests that if Mamdani’s policies don’t work out, it could hurt Ocasio-Cortez’s image.
In April, Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign posted a video that hinted at a possible presidential run. When asked about her ambitions, she did not rule out running for president in 2028.
Gorman says that Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders understand that Democrats need to offer more than just opposition to Trump. He believes that the Democratic Party establishment will not be able to stop the far-left wing of the party if it unites.
