Pollster Nate Silver has stirred controversy by predicting that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is the most likely Democratic nominee for the 2028 presidential election.
However, Silver’s analysis suggests that the Democratic Party is experiencing internal divisions, with progressives like Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) challenging the traditional leadership of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).
While some view this as a natural evolution, others see it as a sign of disarray within the party. Ocasio-Cortez’s recent fundraising success and national “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with Sanders have further fueled speculation about her potential candidacy.
In a video posted to his “Silver Bulletin” website, Silver and political podcaster Galen Druke discussed the looming shakeup within the Democratic Party and what it means for its 2028 presidential run. Both agreed that AOC is the party’s strongest contender.
Druke argued that the progressive Squad member has “a lot of points in her favor at this very moment,” citing a recent Yale poll that found she had the highest net favorability among Democrats. He also pointed out that she remains in the media’s attention.
“Like, the media is kind of obsessed with her, and they’re going