High Ambitions: Here's What An AOC Presidential Run Would Look Like...

The GOP also maintains a slim majority in both the House and Senate. President Trump has assembled a dynamic and energetic team to steer the country back on track.

Historically, the party in power tends to lose seats in Congress during the midterm elections. This trend is typically attributed to dissatisfaction among minority party voters, who are often motivated to vote against the administration's actions. Given the Democrats' fervent opposition to Trump and the relentless media narrative painting him in a negative light, one might expect this pattern to continue in the upcoming 2026 midterms.

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However, this year could prove to be an exception. The Democrats are currently lacking in promising, vibrant, and intelligent young candidates. Furthermore, the potential candidates they are likely to select are, frankly, subpar. This is reminiscent of their previous presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, who was often criticized for her convoluted speeches.

No one embodies these shortcomings more than Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), the former bartender turned politician. Thanks to her "Fight Oligarchy" tour with Bernie Sanders, she's been climbing the ranks among Democrats. A recent survey even suggests that she could potentially unseat the current Senate Minority Leader, Senator Chuck Schumer.

According to a survey conducted by the liberal polling firm Data for Progress, AOC outperformed Schumer 55 percent to 36 percent among 770 likely voters in New York when asked who they would prefer as their Senate candidate in three years. This poll provides the most solid evidence yet that AOC could potentially ascend to the Senate, a long-held dream of many progressives.

Whether AOC will actually challenge Schumer remains uncertain. However, it's no secret that there's a significant amount of tension between the two, especially after Schumer allowed a Republican-led spending bill to pass last month, a move that AOC and other progressives vehemently opposed.

This animosity could potentially motivate AOC to set her sights on the Senate seat. Furthermore, there seems to be a considerable number of young Democrats who would support her in a 2028 presidential run.

This opportunity could be even more significant than a Senate seat. As reported by RedState last month, many within the Democratic party view AOC as the successor to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and his presidential ambitions.

Sanders, now 83, is unlikely to run for president again. However, 20 "progressive Democrats" who spoke with RedState identified AOC as the clear leader to carry on Sanders' legacy.

This raises the question: if AOC does take up Sanders' mantle, will she also inherit his three expansive houses, or will she have to find her own means to acquire such property? Given the Democrats' penchant for corruption, the latter seems more likely.

Republicans, however, are likely relishing the prospect of an AOC presidential run. AOC, while ambitious, lacks the necessary wisdom and knowledge to effectively lead. She is a vocal yet erratic public speaker who seems to exemplify the Dunning-Kruger effect. These traits mirror those of the Democrats' 2024 candidate.

It's worth noting that AOC's likely opponent would be Vice President JD Vance, who is intelligent, well-informed, calm, analytical, and persuasive. A debate between Vance and AOC would likely be a landslide victory for Vance, similar to his easy win over Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz. Unless the Trump administration is embroiled in a scandal, a race between Vance and AOC would likely turn the electoral map red.

Of course, this is all speculative. Early predictions for the 2008 election suggested a matchup between Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton, which did not materialize. The 2028 contest may also defy expectations.

However, should AOC secure the nomination, it could spell disaster for the Democrats. If she were to win, it could be even more disastrous for America.