Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said Sunday that she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or the Senate in 2028. Ocasio-Cortez made the comments on ABC’s “This Week” when asked about her plans for the future.
Focus on Midterms
Ocasio-Cortez emphasized that she is currently focused on winning the midterms and running for Congress. However, when pressed further, she acknowledged that she hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a presidential or Senate run.
Ocasio-Cortez’s political future has been the subject of speculation for years, given her national political influence and endorsement of progressive candidates. Her comments come after Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate she endorsed, won the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan.
Reflections on Her Rise
Ocasio-Cortez reflected on her political rise since being elected to Congress in 2018. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent her congressional district and her desire to make the country a better place.
Ocasio-Cortez also spoke about her decision to publicly share her personal experience of freezing her eggs, citing the importance of leaders having open conversations about reproductive care.
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