A prominent progressive lawmaker dismissed concerns that a potential presidential bid by another high-profile Democrat would influence his own political ambitions, stating that such a move would not impact his decision-making. The remarks came during a Sunday interview where the representative was asked directly about the possibility of a fellow progressive entering the race in the near future. He emphasized that personal or strategic considerations would not be swayed by another candidate’s actions, framing the question as irrelevant to his own plans. The exchange highlights ongoing speculation about the growing field of potential Democratic contenders for the next election cycle.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Sunday that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) making a run for the presidency in two years wouldn’t affect his own potential choice to do so. “If your fellow progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez runs, will you still run?” CNN’s Dana Bash asked Khanna on “State of the Union.” “It will have no bearing...
