New York Democratic Socialists urge Ocasio-Cortez to run for US president
Summary
New York City’s Democratic Socialists of America chapter voted 291–123 to urge Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028. The vote is not a formal DSA endorsement, but the chapter plans to encourage a bid and prepare groundwork for a possible campaign.Key Facts
- The resolution passed at the chapter’s convention on Saturday.
- The chapter has about 15,000 members and represents Ocasio-Cortez’s home city.
- The resolution names public housing, labor organizing, stopping ICE, and anti-war and pro-Palestine movements as priorities.
- Chapter co-chair Grace Mausser said housing, health care, and child care could be central to a federal platform.
- Eight DSA-endorsed candidates won federal office in the midterm elections and are set to hold congressional seats in January.
- Ocasio-Cortez has said she would decide on her political future after the midterm elections, leaving open a presidential run or a Senate bid.
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