Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) New York City co-chair Gustavo Gordillo remarked on MS NOW Thursday that his organization would be "thrilled" if Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., decided to run for president in 2028.In light of another DSA-backed candidate defeating an incumbent Democratic candidate in the Colorado primary elections, "MS NOW Reports" host Antonia Hylton asked Gordillo if his organization had begun any work on the 2028 presidential election."I think that we will be trying to influence the next presidential primary," Gordillo answered.
"And it’s still too soon to say how...to say who."AOC TAKES PAGE FROM BIDEN PLAYBOOK IN DODGING INTERVIEWS WITH NATIONAL PRESSCandidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have defeated incumbent Democratic politicians in recent primary elections.(Spencer Platt/Getty Images)He added, "You know, I think that many in the organization would be very thrilled if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ended up running, but ultimately that’s her decision, and we’ll be in conversation."Fox News Digital reached out to Ocasio-Cortez's office for comment.On Tuesday, Democratic Rep.
Diana DeGette, who was first elected to Congress in 1996 and took office in 1997, was defeated by DSA-backed Melat Kiros, a first-time candidate and former attorney who is 29 years old.CARVILLE WARNS DEMS NEED 'SOMEBODY THAT CAN WIN THIS GOD--- THING' WHEN ASKED IF AOC IS VIABLE FOR 2028Kiros’ stunning victory comes a week after Darializa Avila Chevalier, a 32-year-old progressive community organizer in New York City, booted incumbent Democratic Rep.Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and state Assembly Member Claire Valdez, another DSA-aligned contender, won a congressional primary to succeed retiring Rep.
Nydia Velázquez.Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has supported DSA candidates winning primary elections and encouraged her fellow congressional members to follow suit.
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