AOC keeps 2028 options open: president or Schumer
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- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told reporters Sunday she is leaving the door open to a 2028 presidential bid
- AOC is also keeping open the option of challenging Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, a fellow New Yorker
- Ocasio-Cortez is described in the coverage as a leading potential heir to the political movement built by Sen. Bernie Sanders
- The 2028 Democratic field would be the vehicle for any presidential run, while a Schumer challenge would set up an intraparty fight between two New York Democrats
Why it matters: AOC is being positioned as a leading potential heir to Bernie Sanders' movement, meaning her choice between a 2028 White House run and a Schumer primary would directly determine who carries the progressive wing forward and whether the Senate's top Democrat faces a serious challenge from his left.
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