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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions whether a Latina can be elected president
CNN • • nation
Key Points:
- New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez plans to decide whether to run for president in 2028 after the upcoming midterm elections, considering factors like gender, ethnicity, and age in her decision.
- Ocasio-Cortez acknowledges the challenges of being a Latina woman in politics and the impact her identity may have on electability and her personal life.
- Besides a potential presidential run, she could seek reelection to Congress or run for the Senate seat held by Chuck Schumer, who is up for reelection in 2028.
- She is actively supporting Democrats in New York by donating $300,000 from her campaign account and planning campaign stops in cities outside her district to boost midterm turnout.
- Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the significance of timing in politics, noting that unique political windows may only come once and that life often presents opportunities before one feels ready.
