The road test: Inside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s strategy ahead of a potential 2028 campaign

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is undecided about whether she’ll run for president, Senate, or reelection to the House in 2028.
She is working to expand her appeal beyond the progressive base with endorsements and committee work.
Advisors are planning a fall tour to gauge her potential to win a national campaign.
Ocasio-Cortez focuses on legislative achievements rather than solely on political positions.
She aims to work across the political spectrum, highlighting honesty and commitment to people.
Ocasio-Cortez has a strong record of endorsements and is maintaining various political connections including Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.
Some question her capacity to win a national campaign, given she has little campaign experience and a smaller team than other potential contenders.
She is receiving strategic advice to go it alone, yet there’s interest from grassroots groups to work together on common issues.
Ocasio-Cortez is seen as a potential successor to Sanders, though she’s working on establishing her own identity.
In Washington, she is taking on leadership roles in key progressive initiatives.
Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes changing the country over titles or seats and aims to enact significant reforms such as healthcare and a living wage.
She recently spoke powerfully at Ebenezer Baptist Church, a powerful move following the Supreme Court’s decision on voting rights.
Ocasio-Cortez believes in collective action and the power of grassroots movements to effect change.

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