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AOC signals she won't defer to Harris in any 2028 bid

In a New York Times interview, Ocasio-Cortez says deference to Kamala Harris or other Democrats won't drive her 2028 decision.

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What to know

  • AOC tells the NYT her 2028 decision won't hinge on deference to Harris or other Democrats, setting up a possible clash if both run.
  • Polling and prediction markets (BGSU/YouGov, AtlasIntel, Kalshi) show AOC ranging from 14% to 26% support, placing her near the top tier alongside Harris, Newsom and Buttigieg.
  • Newsom has said he would step aside if Harris runs, while AOC has made no such commitment.
  • AOC says she will wait until after the November midterms to decide, and could instead seek House reelection or challenge Chuck Schumer for his Senate seat.

“There’s an argument that some make that this is a very unique political window and, oftentimes in politics, you do only get one shot.”

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. Representative (D-NY) · The New York Times (via New York Post) ↗ · Sep 21

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AOC signals she won't defer to Harris in any 2028 bid
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    “I don’t think that my decisions would come down to deference.”
    — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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    Kalshi market shows AOC tied with Ossoff at 16% — Kalshi's live 2028 Democratic nominee prediction market showed Ocasio-Cortez at 16%, tied with Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff.

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    AOC says she'll decide on 2028 after the midterms — Ocasio-Cortez reiterated that she plans to wait until after the November midterm elections before deciding whether to run for president.

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    Newsom tells CNN he would defer to Harris — Gavin Newsom said he would not challenge Kamala Harris for the nomination if she decides to run in 2028.

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    BGSU/YouGov poll shows AOC tied with Newsom at 14% — A national BGSU/YouGov poll of 1,200 likely voters, conducted Aug. 25–Sept. 1 with a 3.3-point margin of error, put Ocasio-Cortez at 14%, tied with Newsom and behind Harris and Buttigieg.

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    AtlasIntel survey puts AOC at 26% among Democratic contenders — An earlier AtlasIntel survey showed Ocasio-Cortez drawing 26% support when respondents were asked about potential Democratic 2028 contenders.