AOC and Ro Khanna 2028? What Polls Show Amid Progressive Push for Campaign
Summary
Progressive groups are encouraging Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna to run in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. Early polls show Kamala Harris leading, with Ocasio-Cortez polling around 10-11 percent and Khanna at about 1 percent.Key Facts
- Two progressive organizations, RootsAction and Progressive Democrats of America, started a campaign urging AOC and Khanna to run for president in 2028.
- These groups believe having a progressive leader is important for the Democratic ticket.
- Ocasio-Cortez has said her focus is on long-term policy changes rather than the presidency itself.
- Ro Khanna has said he is seriously considering a 2028 run.
- Early polling shows Kamala Harris leading with about 18 to 31 percent support among potential Democratic primary voters.
- Ocasio-Cortez polls at 10-11 percent, and Ro Khanna at about 1 percent in recent surveys.
- Other candidates polling well include Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Jon Ossoff, Mark Kelly, and Josh Shapiro.
- Candidates are starting to visit important states to build recognition and support ahead of the 2028 race.
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