AOC, Ro Khanna and the media’s rush to flog a contest that is 18 months away
The media is focusing on potential candidates for the 2028 Democratic nomination, particularly Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna. This coverage comes despite the election being 18 months away and a lack of significant news. The article discusses the dynamics of early campaigning in the current media landscape.
- ▪Media attention is shifting towards potential candidates for the 2028 Democratic nomination.
- ▪Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna are highlighted as key figures in this early speculation.
- ▪The article reflects on how the media landscape influences the visibility of candidates long before the election.
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Media Buzz AOC, Ro Khanna and the media’s rush to flog a contest that is 18 months away Veterans of Sanders' 2016 and 2020 campaigns are reportedly splitting allegiances between the two Democrats By Howard Kurtz Fox News Published May 19, 2026 3:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Kennedy: The presidency ‘isn’t enough’ for AOC ‘The Five’ co-hosts discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s comments that her ambitions are bigger than a ‘title’ and a number of Democrats’ criticism of billionaires. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The following is kind of a made-up story, but required reading for anyone with a 2028 fixation.
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