‘My ambition is to change the country,’ AOC says when asked about seeking higher office in 2028
Summary
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said her main goal is to change the country, not to just win a title or office. She discussed her focus on lasting policies like single-payer healthcare and workers’ rights while responding to questions about running for higher office in 2028.Key Facts
- Ocasio-Cortez was asked if she plans to run for president or Senate in 2028.
- She said her ambition is to change the country, not to hold a specific office.
- She supports lasting policies such as single-payer healthcare, a living wage, and workers’ and women’s rights.
- Ocasio-Cortez emphasized making decisions based on current conditions to improve the country.
- She responded to questions during a political forum at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.
- A poll shows voters’ early favorites for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination include Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, and Ocasio-Cortez.
- Ocasio-Cortez also discussed economic inequality and the difficulty of earning extreme wealth under the U.S. system.
- Her comments come as political competition within the Democratic Party for 2028 is beginning to take shape.
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