Allies to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) say she is weighing a number of options as she considers the next steps in her political career, including a run for president.

The allies say she is also considering a possible challenge to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) amid frustration from a number of Democrats who say the party needs to clear the way for fresh voices.

"Why wouldn't she be considering this?" said one source who has spoken to the congresswoman about her options. "She's one of the biggest voices in the Democratic Party, she fundraises like no one else, and she's authentic and true to herself. Can’t say that about a lot of other people in the party.”

Democratic strategist Joel Payne, who has not spoken to the congresswoman, added that "one of her clear advantages is that she offers not only energy and a generational change but a built in constituency."

"Very few people on either side of the aisle can offer that off the gate," he said.

Axios first reported Friday that Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC, is eying a presidential run in 2028 and potentially a Senate bid.

Some Democrats on Friday celebrated the news that Ocasio-Cortez was considering a........

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