Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is keeping Democrats in suspense as speculation swirls about her next career move.

The star progressive launched a video last month reminiscent of a presidential pitch, stoking new questions about her political ambitions — with some wondering about a 2028 bid for the White House and others suggesting she could challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) that same year.

Ocasio-Cortez has dodged questions about either possibility, stressing a focus on the current political moment, but anticipation is building as she tours the country alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), revving up her base and reaching out to voters across the country.

“It would not be out of the realm of possibility that she would want to be a presidential candidate. She's very ambitious. She’s very smart. She has an uncanny ability to raise money. She understands social media. She's incredibly popular with younger voters, and she’s got the right issues,” said Hank Sheinkopf, a Democratic strategist based in the Empire State.

“It’s a question of timing. When is best? When is the most opportune time for her to take advantage of all that?”

The campaignlike clip released last month includes parts of Ocasio-Cortez’s remarks during a stop with Sanders in Idaho, showing footage of the congresswoman interacting with rallygoers during their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour across the country.

“Idaho, I am so touched being here. I’m a girl from the Bronx. To be welcomed here in this state, all of us together, seeing our common cause — this is what this country is all about,” Ocasio-Cortez says in the clip. “And from the waitress who is now speaking to you today from this podium, I can tell you: Impossible is nothing.”

Though the video points to her House campaign in New York’s 14th Congressional District, some observers saw it as leaning toward a more national audience.

“Because of my Instagram post?” Ocasio-Cortez told reporters last week, when asked about a potential presidential or Senate bid. “Listen, I’m — it’s a video. And frankly, I think what people should be most concerned about is the fact that Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid right now and people’s health care is in........

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