Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads 2028 Democratic poll but won't commit

Key Points:

• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is keeping open the possibility of a 2028 presidential run but says she is currently focused on the midterm elections and has not seriously considered a White House bid yet.
• A University of New Hampshire Granite State Poll shows Ocasio-Cortez as the leading Democratic choice for the 2028 presidential nomination, with 22% support among likely Democratic voters, ahead of Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, and Gavin Newsom.
• Ocasio-Cortez has also hinted at a potential Senate run against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in 2024, reflecting ongoing speculation about her political ambitions.
• The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which has previously endorsed Ocasio-Cortez, is debating whether to make an early endorsement for the 2028 presidential race amid internal discussions and recent progressive primary victories in New York.
• Despite the poll and endorsements, Ocasio-Cortez declined to comment directly on her prospects or the poll results, deferring to voter opinions and maintaining a cautious stance on future campaigns.