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Independent Senator Bernie Sanders floated Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a potential presidential candidate in the 2028 elections, saying that even though it's "her decision to make," she is a "very, very good politician."

Speaking to Axios, Sanders said that he has been "out on the streets with her" and noticed how she responds when people come up to her. "It's so incredibly genuine and open."

Ocasio-Cortez is seemingly positioning herself to run for higher office, whether it is challenging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for his seat or to make a run for president.

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[–] noxypaws@pawb.social 14 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I don't see anyone better for the job.

Certainly not that transphobic piece of shit from California, that's for damn sure.

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[–] Credibly_Human@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (8 children)

If you even get to 2028, good luck.

Harris was just Biden extended and I think the lack of voter turnout amongst democrats despite the stakes showed what a big disadvantage being a woman is.

The fact 2016 popular vote was close was crazy, but then you have a (half) black woman?

I dunno.

She's one of the best already in the system, but she's nowhere as quick quitted or ready on her feet as Mamdani, and more than that, unless they get the house and a super majority in the senate, it's going to be very hard for her to promise things that will actually come true.

All of that of course has the background where the US might very well not have a 2028 election, especially if they don't have a massive change in power in the 2026 mid terms.

I would love it. I would love a coloured woman in the top position as a direct pendulum swing back from Trump, but I am also pragmatic and I'm not sure the racism wouldn't win over actually having a more progressive platform.

[–] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago

Harris raised Biden's numbers. He was on his way to a loss even before his brain melted on live TV. Her problem wasn't being a woman, it was that the Biden presidency was already unpopular and she actively promoted that she'd be Biden extended. You don't win as an unpopular incumbent saying you'd do nothing different.

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[–] BannedVoice@lemmy.zip 9 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Adorable President with a solid political background and a good head on her shoulders?

YAS QUEEN!!

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