Mamdani makes behind-the-scenes moves to shape 2028 Democratic presidential race
According to Axios, which was first to report the news, Mamdani is concerned that if Ocasio-Cortez stays out of the 2028 race, it could leave progressives without a standard-bearer to face off against a more centrist presidential frontrunner in the primary battle.
Key points
- Veteran Democratic strategist David Plouffe, campaign manager for former President Barack Obama's landmark 2008 White House victory and a senior advisor on then-Vice President Kamala Harris' 2024 bid, said last week, "If AOC runs, she's going to start, 20-25%, probably.
- citizen, has been meeting behind closed doors with labor leaders to highlight the need for a union-aligned or left-wing candidate to seek the presidency.
- WILL TRUMP SIT OUT MAKING A 2028 ENDORSEMENT IN THE RACE TO SUCCEED HIM?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is quietly working towards a new goal: to become a progressive kingmaker in the burgeoning battle for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination.
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- "I think people are less concerned about the horse race, and they want to know: What are the investigations we're going to be starting?
- And what they actually want to hear from us is about what we are going to do with the electoral results they just gave us on Tuesday," Ocasio-Cortez told reporters Monday night, pointing to the midterms.
- Ocasio-Cortez said in September that she's weighing what to do next, whether it be a White House run or a bid for the seat currently held by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a fellow Democrat and New Yorker.
- The comments from Ocasio-Cortez, who was re-elected last week to a fifth term representing parts of New York City, came hours after the formal launch of Ready for AOC, a political group working to encourage her to run for president by showing her she has legions of supporters ready to mobilize on her behalf.
- The mayor's moves come as he's reportedly said he's uncertain whether progressive champion Rep.
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