Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t deny 2028 speculation: ‘My ambition is to change this country’ 

Democratic Star Raises Presidential Bids: Ocasio-Cortez Keeps Options Open In a move that's sending shockwaves through the Democratic Party, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has hinted at a potential presidential bid in 2028. During a recent event in Chicago, the outspoken four-term House member was asked by veteran strategist David Axelrod about the growing speculation surrounding her White House ambitions. Ocasio-Cortez's response, which downplayed the idea that her drive is solely focused on holding a specific position, has fueled speculation that she may be eyeing a higher office. With her popularity among progressive Democrats and her outspoken stance on key issues, Ocasio-Cortez's potential candidacy has already sparked intense debate within the party.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is leaving the door open for a presidential run in 2028. Democratic strategist David Axelrod asked the lawmaker during a Friday event in Chicago about the speculation that she will enter the race for the White House. The four-term House member pushed back on an assumption that her “ambition is positional,”...