AOC Must Run for and Win the Presidency in 2028

You might say ‘it’s too early,” but you would be wrong. One of Kamala Harris biggest problems was the short preparation time she had when President Biden resigned from his 2024 campaign. It is time right now for Democrats to consider the woman or man who will lead their party now. It cannot be cowards like Chuck Schumer, and other old white men. The new leader of the party of FDR must be young and progressive.

If you still think this is too early, consider this irrefutable fact: Trump campaigned throughout his first illegitimate presidency, 2017-2021, at taxpayer expense, and continued until election day November 5, 2024. His campaign was seven years in length.

That said, I am offering my support today for a Democrat who is a new breed and much needed if those who call themselves “Republicans” are to be crushed in three years and seven months. I believe this person should be a woman who is young, an activist,  and is not afraid to challenge the status quo in Washington, which is destructive and regressive.

It won’t surprise you, her name is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

She will be 37 when the 2028 campaign season officially begins. She is the picture of what every American should be. She always does what she believes to be the right thing for all 340 million Americans. Most importantly, she is not afraid to stand up to the bully, Donald Trump, and his fascist gang.

Not since JFK has our nation had a leader who was courageous, young, a patriot, and challenged the system in which Washington exists today. Our government is corrupt and incompetent beyond belief. This will never change unless the people unite behind a presidential candidate who inspires them with the truth and determination to save our nation for posterity.

Six years ago AOC became an overnight leader of the progressive movement. She inspired young and old alike, and has the charisma and strength to stand up to the mainstream media as well as the Washington mafia.

I would be both proud and support if she declared her candidacy tomorrow. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez is exactly what we need to save our nation from the fascist ambitions of Trump, Musk, and the entire American Fascist Party, formerly known as “Republicans.”

Op-ed by James Turnage

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/21/bernie-sanders-aoc-arizona-rally-trump-musk