Group backing AOC’s 2028 White House bid recruits 10,000 supporters in 24 hours
Supporters sign up
The group announced its campaign in a social media post on Monday, saying it planned to organize nationwide for Ocasio-Cortez. It described its goal as building grassroots backing for a 2028 run.
The report says thousands joined during the first 24 hours, while its headline specifies 10,000. It also says roughly 4,000 people have agreed to attend welcome calls during the next month.
Ocasio-Cortez’s political profile
She regularly criticizes President Trump and uses social media to discuss her policies with millions of followers. She has also toured the country with Senator Bernie Sanders on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour.
Other potential contenders
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff has gained national attention after winning re-election with 59 percent of the vote last week. His chances of securing the 2028 Democratic nomination have risen on Kalshi and Polymarket, where he leads Ocasio-Cortez by at least 10 percentage points.
Key points
- The group says thousands signed up in its first 24 hours; the headline puts the figure at 10,000.
- About 4,000 supporters have committed to welcome calls over the next month.
- Ocasio-Cortez is considered a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender.
- Jon Ossoff currently leads Ocasio-Cortez on Kalshi and Polymarket.