Posted on 02/19/2026 12:57:31 AM PST by Libloather
New York's Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez’s highest‑profile outing on the world stage yet at the Munich Security Conference last week has sharpened speculation about her long‑term political ambitions.
Newsweek has reached out to Ocasio‑Cortez via email for comment.
Why It Matters
Ocasio‑Cortez’s emergence on an international platform comes as Democrats begin to look beyond President Donald Trump's time in office and toward a generational reshaping of party leadership.
How seriously she is taken as a future contender is increasingly reflected in both betting odds and prediction markets.
What To Know
Ocasio‑Cortez’s trip to Germany marked her most prominent international appearance to date, placing the New York congresswoman alongside world leaders and senior policymakers at one of the world's most closely watched global security forums.
She has defended the purpose of her trip and rejected suggestions that it was about positioning herself for a White House run.
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Star Sports currently lists Ocasio‑Cortez at 12/1 to win the 2028 U.S. presidential election, placing her behind Vice President JD Vance and California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, but ahead of a wide field of potential contenders.
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The ambitious Democrat defended her tax paid trip to Germany at the closely watched global security venue, rejecting taxpayers’ knowing full well it was all about AOC polishing her bona fides for a White House bid.
The complete and utter contempt in which these Me-First pols hold the citizenry is astounding.
I would not hire that broad to flush a toilet
AOC would usher in the Idiocracy.
Good thing. She don’t know 💩about cowboys, cows or horses. She wouldn’t know a cross tree from a decker. Come to think of it Newsome, Harris, or Buttplug probably don’t either. I’d bet she don’t know what Taiwan was called when Chang Kia Shek moved his people there from mainland China. Just the opinion of a rabid ass old coot. AOC the hay into the head end. If you wait you’ll get some horse apples from the other end that are great in pies. It’s a Vegan diet. Horse Apple Pie, you’ll love it. Por Nada
If tits were brains, she would be a genius.
But she is only a bartender who steals tips.
A walking whacko mess.
Imagine her debating Tulsi Gabbard AOC and the democrats have stupid women they elevate with DEI. Conservative women run the world with ideas and respect.
Has there ever been a polling sample that showed negative numbers in the odds . . . until now???
She has no idea who Chiang Kai-shek is or why he had to move to Formosa. If she did, maybe she wouldn’t be a commie.
Kill yourself Stevenson you hack. Just kill yourself.
AOC could be a strong contender.
Who else with an eye on the presidency has the power to move an entire country of 30 million people
more than 10 degrees of latitude 700 miles south to the southern hemisphere?
The bigger question: Why are Democrats starting their 2028 primaries in a foreign venue?
Hadn’t considered that, along with quick change accents, ability to make a Long Island ice tea, tits, and horse teeth, you may be right😎
My uncle lives in her district, he said it’s like having a retarded 12 year old as a rep, LOL. Incredibly I’m seeing the left push her for President more and more, some idiots even calling her “Madame President”. The idiocy is unreal.
It’s really sad because these people are misled and they end up with these reps that make their life so much harder.
I lived in Astoria in the 1990s and was paying $540 for a one bedroom apt in 1995, 15 minutes from Manhattan. Today the same place goes for over $3000, around 300% of the inflation rate, ridiculous. Freakin cockroach infested dive built in the 1920s and people are paying $30000, insanity.
“socialist bartender” “global warming expert” The founding fathers are spinning in their graves.
President?
Chuck Schumer, I think even you are safe...
I’m not sure Teefntits can even deliver an order of chicken wangs...
“AOC would usher in the Idiocracy.”
Hard to believe Harris was more qualified on paper than AOC to run for POTUS. Harris did graduate from law school and eventually passed the bar exam. Harris also was elected and served as California’s attorney general, U.S. Senator from California, and Vice President of the United States.
However from a policy perspective they are both far left socialists. Both also appear to have the same intellectual capabilities.
Yeah, that’s all we need- A sex object as Commander-in-Chief.
AOC has slim chance because her voice is too high pitched, shrill and schoolgirl sounding. Next to Tusli’s boss girl voice the difference will be quite pronounced.
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