Overview

• Recent reports say Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is weighing a 2028 bid for the Senate or the presidency, with no decision announced.
• Axios-based coverage describes hires of former Bernie Sanders advisers and multimillion-dollar efforts to expand her digital reach.
• In-state town halls and a national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with Sanders are cited as boosting her profile for either path.
• Her office has not confirmed plans or offered comment, according to the outlets summarizing the reporting.
• Opinion writers highlight intraparty tensions over her rise, with some warning Democrats could face electoral risks if they embrace her agenda.