Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

US Representative (NY-14) United States

Liberal

Democratic socialism with a national megaphone: tax the rich, break the oligarchy — and maybe run for president to do it.

Community poll — liberal or conservative?

Liberal 1769 (95%)(5%) 102 Conservative

Details — statements, goals & consistency record →

Most recent, with sources

2026-07-16Interview
Declined to back the Democratic Socialists of America's call to abolish the US Senate — even as she remains a potential DSA endorsee for 2028.

2026-05-14Interview

On a 2028 presidential run: "Can't say that I've ruled it out." Her team is building toward a decision between the presidency and a Senate challenge to Chuck Schumer.

Source: Semafor ↗

2025-04-16Speech

Headlined the "Fighting Oligarchy" tour with Bernie Sanders, drawing over 200,000 people including 36,000 in Los Angeles — the largest crowds of either career — against "government of the billionaires, by the billionaires."

Source: Rolling Stone ↗