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AOC lays groundwork for White House bid while insisting she’s not focused on presidency

Progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been criss-crossing the country on a national tour, huddling with Dem powerbrokers and taking other steps that many seeking the presidency pursue.

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What happened Progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been criss-crossing the country on a national tour, huddling with Dem powerbrokers and taking other steps that many seeking the presidency pursue.
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Right / center-rightAOC lays groundwork for White House bid while insisting she’s not focused on presidency

NY Post Politics · Center-right · News report

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NY Post PoliticsNews report · May 25, 6:57 PM

AOC lays groundwork for White House bid while insisting she’s not focused on presidency

Progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been criss-crossing the country on a national tour, huddling with Dem powerbrokers and taking other steps that many seeking the preside...

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Independent Journal ReviewNews report · May 25, 4:01 PM

AOC Eyeing Possible White House Run: Report

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“Whether AOC jumps into the race is one of the biggest X factors in the 2028 Democratic primary.”

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MediaiteNews report · May 25, 2:47 PM

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Taking ‘Steps’ Toward White House Campaign: Axios

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is taking "steps" toward a potential 2028 campaign for the presidency, according to Axios. The post Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Taking ‘Steps’ Toward White...

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May 25, 2:47 PM: Mediaite joined the source map.

May 25, 4:01 PM: Independent Journal Review joined the source map.

May 25, 6:57 PM: NY Post Politics joined the source map.

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