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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.

Who will be the Democratic presidential and vice-presidential nominees in 2028? Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leadsVery unlikely8%

How we got here

  1. Ocasio-Cortez said she had not ruled out a 2028 presidential run, while emphasizing that she was focused on the midterms. NBC News
  2. Ocasio-Cortez discussed her 2028 presidential options, stating her decisions would not stem from deference to other candidates. Nypost
  3. The next United States presidential election was scheduled. Gov

What's likely next

  1. The U.S. midterms are scheduled; Ocasio-Cortez has said she will assess her 2028 options after them.
  2. The U.S. presidential election is scheduled.

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