About this episode

The episode discusses Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's potential presidential ambitions and her approach to social media politics ahead of the 2028 election.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez angling to become president in 2028? Ahead of the election, both California’s Gavin Newsom and AOC, who just last week denounced “Woke One,” have aimed to gain broader appeal. In AOC's case this means oversharing about fertility treatments and making TikTok-esque video shoots. But will her attempt to moderate progressivism and play social media politics pay off?

Topics covered

• politics
• social media
• progressivism
• 2028 election
• TikTok

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