A prominent progressive Democratic congresswoman has declined to dismiss rumors of a future challenge against the party’s Senate leadership, leaving open the possibility of a high-profile primary race. When pressed about a potential bid in the next election cycle, she adopted a cautious stance, refusing to rule out a run even if Democrats secure control of the Senate. The comments fuel speculation about her long-term political ambitions and the shifting dynamics within the party. Full details on her stance and the implications for Democratic leadership are available in the report.
‘I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it,’ the progressive US representative saysUS politics live – latest updatesAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive Democratic congresswoman, has refused to rule out a potential run against the party’s Senate leader Chuck Schumer amid mounting speculation around her political ambitions.When asked by the New York Times whether she would challenge Schumer in 2028, when his current term is up, Ocasio-Cortez declined to exclude the possibility – even if Democrats win back the Senate majority. Continue reading...