Swing-State Democrats Ask AOC to Stay Off Campaign Trail, Axios Reports
Some candidates are removing her endorsements and urging her to stay away as they try to keep campaigns focused on President Donald Trump.
- Democratic strategists and candidates in critical swing districts have advised Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to avoid campaign appearances ahead of the midterms, fearing her progressive brand could alienate undecided voters.
- Surveys suggest her presence may be an "albatross" in certain races, as Republican political action committees frequently feature her in attack ads to link moderate Democrats to her polarizing image.
- Contrasting with the warm reception given to former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Montana House candidate Sam Forstag and others have distanced themselves from Ocasio-Cortez.
- Dismissing Republican advertising efforts as ineffective, Ocasio-Cortez has recently declared "Woke 1 was crazy!" to explain past controversial stances; analysts suggest these snubs could complicate a potential 2028 presidential bid.
- Candidates are focusing on anti-Trump sentiment to secure votes in the final 40 days, as Charlie Cook of the Cook Political Report declared a Democratic takeover of the House a "done deal.
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Battleground Democrats Distance From AOC Amid Party Split
Some battleground Democrats are backing away from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, even as a former Kamala Harris advisor argues she would be foolish not to consider a presidential bid. Fox News Digital reported that moderate Democratic candidates in tough races are shunning the New York progressive’s endorsement, while left-wing campaigns still welcome her on the trail. […]
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Battleground Democrats Are Snubbing Two 2028 Presidential Contenders Democratic candidates in several of this fall's most competitive House and Senate races are keeping Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and former Vice President Kamala Harris off their campaign trails - even though both women rank among the party's leading prospects for the 2028 presidential nomination. The Democratic bench for 2028 includes Harris, California Gov. Gavin Ne…
Democrats split on AOC as some battleground candidates distance themselves from 'Squad' lawmaker - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is fast becoming a central figurehead in the 2026 midterm election cycle, and a polarizing one at that. Some moderate candidates are shunning the progressive rising star’s endorsement, Axios reported this week, while others in tight races are welcoming her with open arms. Several Democratic strategists who spoke with Fox News Digital said they were not shocked tha…
Democrats split on AOC as some battleground candidates distance themselves from 'Squad' lawmaker
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is becoming a polarizing figure in the 2026 midterm elections, with some moderate Democrats shunning her while others welcome her support.
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