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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or Senate in 2028
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Key Points:
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated she has not ruled out running for president or the Senate in 2028 but remains focused on winning the upcoming midterm elections and her current congressional seat.
- Ocasio-Cortez highlighted the rise of a new wave of progressive candidates energizing the Democratic Party, citing Abdul El-Sayed’s recent primary win in Michigan, which she and Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed.
- She reflected on her political journey since her 2018 upset victory and expressed her commitment to fighting for healthcare and other progressive policies despite the challenges.
- Ocasio-Cortez publicly shared her decision to freeze her eggs to normalize reproductive health choices amid ongoing political battles over women’s reproductive rights in the U.S.
- While Sanders has largely ruled out a 2028 presidential run, Ocasio-Cortez is seen by some as a potential successor to his progressive movement, though she emphasizes her current focus on Congress and midterms.
