Grassroots Group Backing AOC for 2028 Campaign Secures 10,000 Sign-ups in First Day
A new grassroots organization supporting Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the 2028 presidency recruited over 10,000 supporters within 24 hours of launching.
POLICY WIRE — New York, USA — A grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in a potential 2028 presidential run announced it gathered thousands of members within its first twenty-four hour period of operation.
A spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday that the ‘Ready for AOC’ group enrolled over 10,000 individuals representing all 50 states during its initial launch. The organization clarified that it operates independently and is not affiliated with the congresswoman’s official campaign efforts.
In its debut social media announcement on Monday, the group asserted that Ocasio-Cortez is the only leader capable of guiding the working class movement to challenge the oligarchy and reshape the nation. They stated their goal is to establish the foundation necessary for a victory in 2028.
Of those recruited, approximately 4,000 supporters have agreed to participate in welcome calls scheduled over the coming month. A representative told Politico that the high turnout indicates people are eager to join a transformational movement and are prepared to exert the necessary effort.
This surge in recruitment follows a midterm election where Democrats achieved significant victories in several red states, regaining majorities in both the Senate and the House.
The 37-year-old progressive from New York has frequently been identified as a frontrunner for the White House, with various polls ranking her among the top tier of likely Democratic candidates.
Known as a vocal critic of Donald Trump, Ocasio-Cortez often utilizes social media to discuss her policy platform and engage directly with millions of followers. She has also joined Senator Bernie Sanders on a national tour focused on fighting the oligarchy.
When asked in August about the possibility of a run, Ocasio-Cortez stated she had not ruled the option out and expressed humility regarding the level of support received. Regarding a hypothetical contest against Vice President JD Vance, she claimed she would stomp him.
Other Democrats mentioned as potential 2028 contenders include California Governor Gavin Newsom, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttig, and former Vice President Kamala Harris.
The profile of Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff has also grown following his re-election victory with 59 percent of the vote. On prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, his odds of securing the Democratic nomination have surged, currently leading Ocasio-Cortez by at least ten percentage points on both sites.
Polling analyst Nate Silver noted last week that Ossoff would be a slam dunk one pick, suggesting he appears to be a compromise candidate between the progressive and centrist wings of the party who is clearly highly talented.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)