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.

  • Zaktor@sopuli.xyz
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    12 hours ago

    Obama was charismatic. Clinton and Harris were not. That’s the killer difference between them, not that “black/Muslim” was somehow an easier demographic to sell than “woman”.

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      2 hours ago

      It literally was easier to sell. I dunno how much evidence Americans need to see before they understand that there is a strong bias against female leaders. Especially for president… wild that so many on here think these are principled decisions people are making rofl.