Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Who Is She Kidding? AOC Eyes 2028 While Trying to Rewrite Her Own Radical Record.

Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has shifted her political stance over the years as she navigates her potential run for the presidency in 2028. Initially advocating for radical changes, she now appears to distance herself from some of those positions.

AOC has moved away from openly supporting initiatives like defunding the police, abolishing ICE, and prison abolition, particularly in the context of her 2028 ambitions.

During an interview with Jonathan Karl, she refrained from confirming her presidential aspirations but acknowledged that anything is possible.

Polls suggest she is a strong contender in the 2028 Democratic field, even leading against prominent figures like Chuck Schumer in primary scenarios.

AOC attributes her earlier radical rhetoric to the context of COVID lockdowns, stating that the language from that time should not be used today.

Despite her current distancing from past positions, her earlier support for measures like the New Way Forward Act and significant cuts to police budgets remains on record.

She is now focusing on broader issues like living costs, appealing to younger voters in the Democratic Party.

Ocasio-Cortez’s evolving rhetoric reflects her strategic approach as she prepares for future political challenges while balancing her past and present views on key issues. 

https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/08/17/who-is-she-kidding-aoc-eyes-2028-while-trying-to-rewrite-her-own-radical-record-n2205726

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