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An Axios poll found three quarters of Dems would consider voting for AOC for president — even though she was legally too young. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Nothing can be said for certain, except death, taxes — and now, speculation about AOC running for president.
The latest round comes courtesy of a Black Friday story in The Hill about contenders for the Democratic nomination in 2028. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was thrown in as the 11th and last name, a fun little kicker.
"She's somebody who can cut through the noise and doesn't talk like Washington," an anonymous Democratic strategist told The Hill.
AOC for president hype started three weeks after she first took office in 2019 when Axios found three-quarters of Dems would consider voting for her for president — even though she was legally too young.
"AOC Becomes First Woman Encouraged to Turn 35," a punk rock takeoff of The Onion, The Hard Times, wrote months later.
More serious takes came months later in 2019 after she stumped for Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) presidential candidacy, in 2020 when Cardi B encouraged her to run, and in 2022 when Stephen Colbert asked her if she'd consider vying for the job.
Ocasio-Cortez hasn't given any indication of interest — like California Gov. Gavin Newsome visiting New Hampshire — and most potential candidate roundups (including POLITICO's) leave her off, while including progressive Rep. Ro Khanna of California, who has long been considered an heir to Bernie.
She's a talented communicator with political celebrity status, but she's polarizing with views well to the left of the median Democrat, let alone the median voter — the abolition of prisons is one example, as noted by The American Saga newsletter. She has passed over opportunities for advancement too, like declining to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's reelection.
Ocasio-Cortez's campaign declined to comment Sunday on the presidential speculation.
An AOC run seems possible — hell, even Bill de Blasio gave it a shot — but unlikely. More political clickbait than a serious plan.
Tonight, Ocasio-Cortez is not at an Iowa steak fry, but a mass call with the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, focused on the roughly 500 new members who've joined since Election Day.
"We thought it would be a great time to capitalize on that with the most popular socialist in the country," NYC-DSA co-chair Grace Mausser told Playbook.
And no, the famously deliberative organization is not ready to weigh in on whether AOC should run. "We're more focused on the near term," Mausser said. "What do we do to get stronger for the Trump presidency?"
People will keep talking, though. The Draft AOC 2028 movement has scheduled a meeting for tonight — cheekily — in the Trump Tower atrium.
It's a fringe movement, led by the idiosyncratic former public advocate candidate Theo Chino.
"We prepare the party, and in September 2027, when we need to sign the paperwork, she can decide," Chino said. "If she doesn't, we'll vote to find someone else." — Jeff Coltin
HAPPY MONDAY: Got news? Send it our way: Jeff Coltin, Emily Ngo and Nick Reisman.
Nothing can be said for certain, except death, taxes — and now, speculation about AOC running for president.
The latest round comes courtesy of a Black Friday story in The Hill about contenders for the Democratic nomination in 2028. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was thrown in as the 11th and last name, a fun little kicker.
"She's somebody who can cut through the noise and doesn't talk like Washington," an anonymous Democratic strategist told The Hill.
AOC for president hype started three weeks after she first took office in 2019 when Axios found three-quarters of Dems would consider voting for her for president — even though she was legally too young.
"AOC Becomes First Woman Encouraged to Turn 35," a punk rock takeoff of The Onion, The Hard Times, wrote months later.
More serious takes came months later in 2019 after she stumped for Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) presidential candidacy, in 2020 when Cardi B encouraged her to run, and in 2022 when Stephen Colbert asked her if she'd consider vying for the job.
Ocasio-Cortez hasn't given any indication of interest — like California Gov. Gavin Newsome visiting New Hampshire — and most potential candidate roundups (including POLITICO's) leave her off, while including progressive Rep. Ro Khanna of California, who has long been considered an heir to Bernie.
She's a talented communicator with political celebrity status, but she's polarizing with views well to the left of the median Democrat, let alone the median voter — the abolition of prisons is one example, as noted by The American Saga newsletter. She has passed over opportunities for advancement too, like declining to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's reelection.
Ocasio-Cortez's campaign declined to comment Sunday on the presidential speculation.
An AOC run seems possible — hell, even Bill de Blasio gave it a shot — but unlikely. More political clickbait than a serious plan.
Tonight, Ocasio-Cortez is not at an Iowa steak fry, but a mass call with the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, focused on the roughly 500 new members who've joined since Election Day.
"We thought it would be a great time to capitalize on that with the most popular socialist in the country," NYC-DSA co-chair Grace Mausser told Playbook.
And no, the famously deliberative organization is not ready to weigh in on whether AOC should run. "We're more focused on the near term," Mausser said. "What do we do to get stronger for the Trump presidency?"
People will keep talking, though. The Draft AOC 2028 movement has scheduled a meeting for tonight — cheekily — in the Trump Tower atrium.
It's a fringe movement, led by the idiosyncratic former public advocate candidate Theo Chino.
"We prepare the party, and in September 2027, when we need to sign the paperwork, she can decide," Chino said. "If she doesn't, we'll vote to find someone else." — Jeff Coltin
HAPPY MONDAY: Got news? Send it our way: Jeff Coltin, Emily Ngo and Nick Reisman.
listening to various TV news channels, they're saying Donkeys are clamoring to have AOC as the 2028 Donkey standard bearer!