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Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be the next US president? Numbers suggest she has the best starting position

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being discussed as a potential candidate for the 2028 US presidential election.
  • A poll suggests she has a strong starting position, despite being a progressive figure often opposed by conservatives.
  • The article examines her chances and contrasts her with potential successors to Donald Trump.

The 2028 US presidential election could mark a significant departure from the era of Donald Trump. Progressive Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often referred to as AOC, is generating considerable media attention. One poll even indicates she holds the strongest starting position for a potential candidacy.

However, the article questions the actual viability of a pronouncedly left-wing candidate in the United States. It contrasts Ocasio-Cortez with potential successors to Donald Trump, such as Vice President J.D. Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio, noting that Trump himself might prefer his son to succeed him.

Ocasio-Cortez is seen as a beacon of hope for many in the younger, left-leaning demographic, while simultaneously being a figure of intense opposition for conservatives and the right in the US. The piece aims to analyze the realistic prospects for her presidential ambitions.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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