Newsom says he expects Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028
Gavin Newsom said he fully expects Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028 and that she could win the nomination, according to an interview published September 24. Newsom added that he has not decided whether he will run.
Why it mattersOcasio-Cortez has stated that her 2028 decisions will not come down to deference to other candidates as potential contenders weigh their options.
How we got here
- Ocasio-Cortez said she had not ruled out a 2028 presidential run, while emphasizing that she was focused on the midterms. NBC News
- Ocasio-Cortez discussed her 2028 presidential options, stating her decisions would not stem from deference to other candidates. Nypost
- The next United States presidential election was scheduled. Gov
What's likely next
- The U.S. midterms are scheduled; Ocasio-Cortez has said she will assess her 2028 options after them.
- The U.S. presidential election is scheduled.
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The coverage
- Gavin Newsom condemns Democrats’ ‘climate hushing’, predicts Trump’s downfall and expects AOC to run in 2028The Guardian
- Democrats are already making moves to run for president. Here’s who’s doing what.The Washington Post · Sep 23
- Will Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President in 2028? Here’s What She Said.The New York Times
- Democratic governors make the case to lead 2028 presidential raceWashington Examiner · Sep 24
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or Senate in 2028NBC News
Analysis & opinion
- The 2028 presidential race is already hereCNN · Sep 23
- Democrats need a bold 2028 ticket: Ro Khanna and AOC should runSalon · Sep 22 · opinion
- Editorial | Idea Fest introduces presidential, vice presidential prospectsThe Cap Times · Sep 23 · opinion
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