“I HAVEN’T RULED out the possibility. And I’m very humbled to see the tremendous amount of support out there.”

“I think that anything is possible at this juncture.” “I’m focused on the midterms…I’m running for Congress right now.”

These were the three responses offered by United States Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – better known as AOC – to questions with respect to her future during an interview last weekend on ABC’s This Week programme. Perhaps the key words are “right now” in the latter answer on what she is doing in 2026.

In the first and second quote, the New Yorker signals that, in two years, she could be making a bid for the Oval Office or seeking the seat in the US Senate currently held by Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer. And why wouldn’t AOC be bullish about what lies ahead of her?

Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

She is sitting on a massive pile of cash, raised largely from individuals, without accepting donations from corporate political action committees or special interests. The congresswoman has a huge profile; she is one of the most instantly recognisable American politicians across the 50 states and around the world. She is a young, vibrant woman from the rapidly growing Latino community. She has a compelling backstory to tell. And AOC is one of the leaders of the thriving progressive wing of her party. 

Betting markets and premature polling – both of which should be evaluated with an entire shaker, not a grain, of salt in hand – have her at or near the top of the field of........

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