Following a results-driven boost for progressive forces in the midterm elections, a grassroots political organization called "Ready for AOC" has begun urging Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) to run for president in 2028. The group announced on Monday it would launch a volunteer-driven campaign to encourage AOC’s presidential bid and signal to her that a broad base of supporters stands ready to mobilize should she decide to enter the race. The organization stated its goal is to recruit 10,000 community leaders nationwide, who would gather at least one million signatures pledging support for AOC’s potential presidential campaign. The group already counts more than 500 local political and labor leaders across 35 states. With the new election cycle approaching, AOC faces a strategic decision: whether to pursue the presidency or seek a U.S. Senate seat by challenging Chuck Schumer.
Over the weekend, four potential Democratic presidential contenders—Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, and California Representative Ro Khanna—attended a two-day gathering in San Francisco with AI safety advocates and senior Democratic figures. The timing of the event, held just days after the midterms, underscores how artificial intelligence has emerged as a central issue among 2028 presidential hopefuls. Voter concerns over AI-related infrastructure, such as data centers, contributed to the Democrats’ gains in the recent midterm elections.
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