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LilElf70

(1,643 posts)
Sat Sep 20, 2025, 03:25 PM Sep 2025

AOC Reportedly Gearing Up for Big 2028 Campaign

https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/articles/aoc-reportedly-gearing-big-2028-141635741.html

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A Yale University poll released earlier this year found that among Democrats, Ocasio-Cortez boasts the single highest net favorability rating (62%) of all the party’s many potential 2028 presidential candidates.

62%? Oh my, things have changed.

She's one of the few that have fought this oligarchy (the oligarchy tour with Bernie) that is about to form. The crowds and attention behind this is a huge plus for the party.

She is as very unique individual.
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AOC Reportedly Gearing Up for Big 2028 Campaign (Original Post) LilElf70 Sep 2025 OP
I will work my ass off to help her. She has more than proved herself since Autumn Sep 2025 #1
..... H2O Man Sep 2025 #2
Sorry, I missed it LilElf70 Sep 2025 #7
Good. I had no opinion on her when she was first elected, but she has since won my unreserved admiration. Mister Ed Sep 2025 #3
President Vance Anyone? Darnell1972 Sep 2025 #4
I'd be surprised if Schumer runs again fujiyamasan Sep 2025 #5
Will be some interesting primaries. Silent Type Sep 2025 #6

Autumn

(49,020 posts)
1. I will work my ass off to help her. She has more than proved herself since
Sat Sep 20, 2025, 03:28 PM
Sep 2025

Trump was elected.

Mister Ed

(6,993 posts)
3. Good. I had no opinion on her when she was first elected, but she has since won my unreserved admiration.
Sat Sep 20, 2025, 03:40 PM
Sep 2025

I wish we could clone her.

Darnell1972

(31 posts)
4. President Vance Anyone?
Sat Sep 20, 2025, 03:55 PM
Sep 2025

Nominating AOC in 2028 would result in a landslide defeat for Democrats and take along with it as casualties, otherwise viable Democratic House and Senate candidates. Fortunately, I don’t think she’ll win the 2028 nomination. As for me, I’m focused on electing Democrats for the upcoming 2026 midterms.

fujiyamasan

(2,053 posts)
5. I'd be surprised if Schumer runs again
Sat Sep 20, 2025, 04:03 PM
Sep 2025

I think he knows he has lost support for senate leadership, especially among the base. He’s also getting up there in age.

AOC will have a good shot, and is probably the early favorite for the nomination, but I think it could be a competitive primary. I’m curious who else jumps in. Maybe Richie-Torres? Hochul?

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