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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has launched a national tour, campaigning for progressive candidates and speaking on voting rights and social justice. She has stated her ambition is to 'change this country,' while a source close to her says she is undecided on a future presidential or Senate run. Her tour continues this week with a campaign stop in Montana.
Facts First
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has launched a national tour campaigning for left-wing candidates and speaking at events focused on voting rights and social justice.
- Her upcoming schedule includes campaigning in Missoula, Montana for congressional candidate Sam Forstag.
- A source close to Ocasio-Cortez told Axios she is undecided on whether to run for president or a Senate seat in 2028.
- The source said she will evaluate her decision based on 'where she believes she can make the most change.'
- Ocasio-Cortez has stated her ambition is to 'change this country' and that speculation about her running for president assumes her 'ambition is positional.'
What Happened
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has launched a national tour in recent weeks. In May, she rallied voters in Philadelphia for a left-wing congressional candidate, spoke at a voting rights rally in Montgomery, Alabama, and addressed Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta alongside Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock. During her tour, she has also met with the daughter of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the King Center in Atlanta and visited Morehouse School of Medicine to discuss Black maternal health. This week, she will travel to Missoula, Montana, to campaign for congressional candidate Sam Forstag.
Why this Matters to You
Ocasio-Cortez's national activity and endorsements could influence the political landscape and the candidates who appear on your ballot in future elections. Her focus on issues like voting rights and Black maternal health highlights policy areas that may see increased national attention. Her future political decisions... could significantly shape the direction of the Democratic Party and the choices available to voters in 2028 and beyond.
What's Next
Ocasio-Cortez's tour continues this week with a campaign stop in Montana. According to a source close to her, she is undecided on whether to run for president or for a Senate seat in 2028 and will evaluate her decision based on where she believes she can make the most change. She appears to be skeptical of early positive primary polls. Historical examples, like those of Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, show that politicians' stated intentions about future runs can change over time.