Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions whether a Latina can be elected president
- On Tuesday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told The New York Times she is weighing a "historic and potentially transformative" White House run, describing the coming years as a "very unique political window."
- Federal Election Commission records show Ocasio-Cortez raised $32.6 million between January 2025 and June 2026, ending that period with nearly $16 million in cash for political objectives beyond her 14th Congressional District seat.
- Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged identity challenges, noting the country has never elected a female president, while a New York Times/Siena poll this month showed her with 30% favorability versus 41% unfavorability among likely voters.
- Following the midterms, Ocasio-Cortez will decide her political path, which could include a 2028 presidential campaign or challenging Sen. Chuck Schumer, 76, who is up for reelection in 2028.
- "It's very all or nothing," Ocasio-Cortez said of a potential candidacy, as she weighs personal considerations including fertility treatments against her goal of determining "where can I do the most good.
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AOC on 2028: 'Life Doesn't Wait for You to Be Ready'
One of the big questions for Democrats looking ahead to 2028 is when Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run for president—or perhaps for Charles Schumer's Senate seat. In a relative candid interview with the New York Times, the 36-year-old says she's already considering everything. "There's an argument that some make...
AOC Says She May Leave Public Office Entirely if She Loses in 2028 - Real News Now
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says a defeat in the 2028 election could bring her political career to an end, describing her future in public office as an “all or nothing” decision as speculation continues about whether she will seek the presidency, the Senate or another term in the House. The New York Democrat made the comments during an interview published Tuesday while discussing her political future. Ocasio-Cortez said she has considered what…
AOC Leaves Door Open To 2028 White House Bid After Midterms
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is leaving several paths open for 2028, including a possible campaign for president. The New York Democrat says she expects to decide after the November midterm elections. Her options include seeking another House term, challenging Sen. Chuck Schumer for his Senate seat, or entering the presidential race. For now, there is no announced campaign for either the White House or the Senate. A summary of the interview ide…
'Squad' Democrat Hints At Presidential Run
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) recently discussed her possible 2028 White House plans in a wide-ranging interview with New York Times national political correspondent Shane Goldmache. The conversation took place by phone the previous week while she recovered from Covid. It began as a discussion of her transferring funds from her campaign account to other […]
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