With rallies drawing tens of thousands and prominent analysts suggesting she has an early edge, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, is emerging as one of her party’s most formidable potential 2028 presidential candidates.
The progressive congresswoman from New York has been barnstorming the country alongside progressive Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, drawing some of the largest crowds of any political event this year. In recent weeks, the progressive congresswoman and Sanders have packed venues with 36,000 in Los Angeles, 34,000 in Denver, and another 30,000 in Folsom, California.
Why It Matters
Democrats have largely struggled to respond to President Donald Trump and Republicans since their defeat in the 2024 election. Analysts and activists have consistently highlighted that the party appears leaderless, without a clear direction.
While potential announcements for 2028 candidates are likely still a couple years off, a number of recent polls are already showing how voters are thinking about the upcoming primary—with Ocasio-Cortez emerging as one of the top few contenders.
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