AOC lays groundwork for White House bid while insisting she’s not focused on presidency
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is actively engaging in a national tour to support progressive candidates while maintaining that she is not focused on a presidential run. Despite her insistence, her actions have led to speculation about her potential candidacy for the 2028 election. Ocasio-Cortez is also considering a Senate primary bid against Chuck Schumer.
- ▪Ocasio-Cortez has been traveling across the country to boost lefty candidates in the Democratic Party.
- ▪She has stated that her ambition is to create change rather than to hold a specific title or position.
- ▪Polls currently place her fourth among potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential election.
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Politics AOC lays groundwork for White House bid while insisting she’s not focused on presidency By Ryan King Published May 25, 2026, 2:57 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been criss-crossing the country on a national tour, huddling with Dem powerbrokers and taking other steps that many seeking the presidency pursue — all while insisting she isn’t focused on the White House. During the 2026 midterm primary season, Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has worked to boost lefty candidates in the Democratic Party, building critical connections that could come in handy next year as a 2028 decision looms.
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