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Is AOC eligible to be president or vice president in 2020 or 2024?
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY., has emerged as a rising progressive leader during her first term as a congresswoman. Because of her popularity, she's been touted as a possible candidate for president or vice president. Here's when Ocasio-Cortez will be eligible for those higher offices.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez left the door open Wednesday to a potential Democratic primary challenge to New York Sen. Chuck Schumer in 2022.
In an interview Wednesday with Politico's Playbook, Ocasio-Cortez said she's focused on winning her reelection to Congress this year rather than seeking higher office.
Two years ago, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez galvanized the left, beat the Democrat establishment, and changed her party forever. If conservatives adopt her tactics, they can do the same thing to the. 2:31 In an interview with Punchbowl News posted Monday morning, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refused to rule out a 2022 run against current Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Asked whether she would consider challenging Sen. Schumer, Ocasio-Cortez avoided a direct answer. “I’m a no bullshit kind of person. This market shall resolve to Yes in the event that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a ballot-listed candidate in the 2022 Democratic primary election for Representative in Congress from New York's 14th District. Should no such primary election be held, due to Ms. Ocasio-Cortez running unopposed, this market will resolve as Yes.
But when asked if she'd rule out a run against the most powerful Democrat in the U.S. Senate in 2022, Ocasio-Cortez replied: 'I don't know.'
President Trump has tried to egg on an AOC-Schumer fight and told TV anchors earlier this year that Ocasio-Cortez would 'kick his ass.'
Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest woman to enter Congress at age 29 after she upset Rep. Joe Crowley, D-N.Y., two years ago and vanquished a powerful Democrat that many viewed as a future speaker of the House.
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She's facing a long list of challengers for the 14th Congressional District seat and one of her primary opponents, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, a former CNBC anchor, has the endorsement of the traditionally conservative U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
'Right now, you know, my concern is just making sure that I'm taking care of everything that's right in front of me and just making sure that I earned the honor and the privilege of serving New York 14th Congressional District for another term,' Ocasio-Cortez said when asked if she's considering a run against Schumer.
The media darling and one of the most liberal politicians in Washington said she's not thinking of the Senate 'in any serious way' and argued it's hard to look too far out into the future with today's fast-moving news cycle.
'Honestly, this news cycle is so insane who knows where any of us are going to be in 2022,' she said.
Schumer, 69, is one of the most influential and powerful politicians in Washington. He's been in elected office since 1975, first as a New York State assemblyman and then in 1981 he was sworn in as a representative in the U.S. House.
Elected to the Senate in 1998, Schumer has since steadily grown his national profile while keeping the pulse on local issues in New York. As the top Democratic senator in Washington, Schumer still returns to Brooklyn on weekends and routinely holds Sunday press conferences that often tackle constituent and consumer issues.
During her successful 2018 campaign, Ocasio-Cortez was able to ding Crowley for living in Virginia and accused him of being absent or out-of-touch with the New Yorkers in his district.
Schumer is a consistent thorn in Trump's side, and the president has delighted in whipping up drama for Democrats.
'Because of how badly they did with the impeachment hoax, AOC will primary Cryin' Chuck Schumer, and win,' Trump tweeted in February.
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Even though she's only a freshman, Ocasio-Cortez has proven to be one of the strongest fundraisers in the U.S. House, raking in $2.7 million for her reelection this year alone. If she seeks higher office, she'd likely have access to a wide network of grassroots donations, much like Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that would make it possible to mount a formidable primary challenge.
Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez and Schumer have teamed up in the fight against the coronavirus that has especially devastated AOC's district. The powerful pair appeared at a press conference Tuesday urging the federal government to help out with funeral expenses for New Yorkers.
'It's bad enough people are losing their jobs, and don't have food to eat, are separated from their families and loved ones,' Schumer said. 'But to not be able to give a decent funeral and burial to someone who is near and dear to you is outrageous.'
Fox News' Vandana Rambaran contributed to this report.
Last week, Wyoming Republican Liz Cheney voted to impeach President Trump. Conservatives were outraged. The Wyoming GOP denounced her. Congressman Jim Jordan threatened to oust her from House Republican leadership. Pundits called for someone to challenge Cheney in her 2022 primary.
that Cheney was “principled” and “fierce.” Peggy Noonan defended CheneyWall Street Journal and focused on the 2022 elections, saying the Committee’s “job is to take back the [House] majority.”
, while Democrats in swing districts never voted for Trump. Therefore, conservatives should focus on flipping swing districts instead of challenging the establishment.
That argument is wrong, and conservatives should reject it.
eitherorIn 2018, Democrat congressman Joe Crowley expected to be reelected to an eleventh consecutive term. He was the fourth-highest ranking Democrat in the House, and the Party’s big donors loved himTo be sure, Crowley was not as liberal as his New York constituents -- he opposed universal free healthcareThen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez entered the race. The unknown 28-year-old fired-up the left-wing base. She emphasized free healthcare was “not only... about gender and race, [it’s] about class.”
, the Democrat establishment rushed to defend Crowley. He raised over $3 million, mostly from big donors and Andrew CuomoIn the end, it was a blowout . She introduced the Green New Deal, reduced Drug Enforcement Agency funding, and pushed to expand government housing. Along the way, she built a “political army” and a “fundraising machine” to support others in the far left. , 39% of Americans have a positive opinion of Ocasio-Cortez, while 32% have a negative view. That makes Ocasio-Cortez the eleventhOcasio-Cortez’s rise has empowered the Left. She energizes the base and forces centrist Democrats to support far-left ideas. The media recognizes her as the face of the Democrat Party. All of that success is due to the Democrat base ignoring the party establishment and voting their values. , misguided, and evilThe Wyoming GOP already highlighted Cheney’s failureAside from impeachment, Cheney is a neoconservative in the Middle East. Only 22% of Republicans believe America should ensure a democratic government in Afghanistan, while over 70% support withdrawing troops. Only 23% of Republicans oppose bringing troops home from Syria. of the wars in Afghanistan and Syria, and she opposed President Trump’s attemptsCheney is also wrong on trade. The Trump administration worked to bring jobs back to America by renegotiating trade deals and slapping tariffs on China. Cheney consistently opposed those efforts. over the last two years -- about average for a House Republican. However, Cheney represents a conservative district that Trump won by over 40% in both 2016 and 2020The final part of the formula is small donors. Ocasio-Cortez refused Corporate Political Action Committee (PAC) donations and raised money from individuals. Can a conservative win with the same strategy? Absolutely. Florida congressman and staunch Trump ally Matt Gaetz already refuses all PAC donations congressional candidates who raised the highest percentage of money from small donors were Republicans. Those donations often came from small conservative donors across America. Small donations can close the gap between conservative challengers and establishment incumbents. If conservatives donate to America First primary challengers in 2022, those challengers can win. Defeating the Republican establishment should be the first priority for conservative voters in 2022. When a real conservative wins a primary in a red district, it guarantees better representation in Congress. It also sends a message to centrist Republicans: vote America First or lose your job. Finally, and most importantly, an outspoken conservative can energize the base and change the face and future of the Republican Party. Two years ago, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez galvanized the left, beat the Democrat establishment, and changed her party forever. If conservatives adopt her tactics, they can do the same thing to the Republican establishment in 2022. Photo credit: YouTube screengrab (cropped) Jack R. Carlsson is an attorney from Boise, Idaho. Follow him on Twitter at @JackRCarlsson.