Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is reportedly positioning herself for a potential presidential or Senate run in 2028, even as recent polls show her trailing other Democrat hopefuls for the White House nomination.
Her office has declined to comment on her political future, but sources close to the progressive New York representative say she is either aiming for a presidential nomination or considering a challenge to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, 74, who is up for reelection, Axios reported Friday.
Her eventual decision could reshape the Democratic Party’s future. If she chooses a Senate race, the contest would pit Schumer, a longtime party traditionalist, against Ocasio-Cortez, 35, widely considered the party’s most prominent progressive.
Read more at Newsmax© 2025 Newsmax. All rights reserved.