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Ocasio Cortez Sparks 2028 Speculation

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez prompted renewed speculation about a 2028 presidential bid after high‑profile appearances and remarks raised her national profile, though she has not formally declared.

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An interesting read

www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

Is the US ready for President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

The New York congresswoman’s power is in the spotlight as people wonder if the stars are finally aligning for her to run for US president in 2028

www.theguardian.com

August 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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The Guardian

Is the US ready for President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

The New York congresswoman’s power is in the spotlight as people wonder if the stars are finally aligning for her to run for US president in 2028 “They assume that my ambition is positional. They assume that my ambition is a title or a seat. And my ambition is way bigger than that. My ambition is to change this country. ” The words were delivered slowly, deliberately and with some steeliness by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez . Her audience, crammed into the pews of Rockefeller Memorial chapel at the University of Chicago , burst into spontaneous applause. That was in May. In the three months since, the speculation around Ocasio-Cortez’s ambitions - for herself and for America - has only grown louder. Continue reading. . .

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The Wall Street Journal

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs—a move that 30-something women on both sides of the aisle are applauding.

After an initial wave of backlash, the New York congresswoman’s videos of her fertility journey have generally been applauded by women on both sides of the aisle.

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Der Spiegel

News of the Day: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Presidential Election, Parking Problems

A famous U.S. Democrat is pursuing presidential ambitions. Berlin is speculating about the successor of Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and Germany’s cities are wondering what to do with all the cars. That’s the situation on Friday evening.

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Ocasio-Cortez Can Run. Can She Win?
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www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/o...

Opinion | Ocasio-Cortez Can Run. Can She Win? (Gift Article)

She will run as a woman but unlike how every woman before her was forced to run.

www.nytimes.com

August 14, 2026 at 9:53 AM

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Ocasio Cortez Sparks 2028 Speculation

Is the US ready for President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs—a move that 30-something women on both sides of the aisle are applauding.

News of the Day: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Presidential Election, Parking Problems

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Is the US ready for President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs—a move that 30-something women on both sides of the aisle are applauding.

Scholar power: 7.0%

News of the Day: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Presidential Election, Parking Problems

Scholar power: 12.5%

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