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Ocasio-Cortez’s Viral Video Fuels 2028 Presidential Speculation

The congresswoman’s ‘We are one’ message and rising favorability spark debate over her potential run for higher office.

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U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Addresses A Crowd Of 36,000 People At The Fighting Oligarchy Rally At Gloria Molina Grand Park In Downtown Los Angeles On April 12, 2025.
(L): Meghan McCain attends the Time100 Gala, celebrating the 100 most influential people in the world, at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in New York. (R): Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., smiles after speaking during a stop of their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour that filled Civic Center Park, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Denver.
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Overview

  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continues her 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour with Bernie Sanders, drawing national attention to her economic populist message.
  • A recent Siena College poll shows Ocasio-Cortez with 47% favorability among New York voters, surpassing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s 39%.
  • A campaign video featuring Ocasio-Cortez speaking in Idaho has gone viral, amplifying speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.
  • Prominent pollster Nate Silver has named Ocasio-Cortez as the leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028.
  • Conservative commentators, including Meghan McCain and Chris Cuomo, have weighed in on her viability, with views ranging from praise for her message to warnings about her electability.