WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) fueled early 2028 presidential speculation Wednesday after joking that she would “stomp” Vice President JD Vance in a hypothetical general election matchup, a remark that quickly spread across social media and conservative outlets.
Ocasio-Cortez made the comment while responding to a reporter’s question about a Verasight poll showing her narrowly leading Vance, 51% to 49%, in a head-to-head contest. While acknowledging that polls conducted years before an election are far from predictive, the New York congresswoman leaned into the moment with characteristic confidence. She later reposted the poll results online with the caption “Bloop!”, further amplifying the exchange.
Vance, widely viewed as a leading contender for the 2028 Republican nomination following President Donald Trump’s second term, has increased his national profile through speeches on affordability and culture-war issues. He has also declined to rule out future presidential ambitions, despite downplaying speculation about a Vance–Marco Rubio ticket floated by some Republicans.
Ocasio-Cortez is frequently mentioned among a crowded field of potential Democratic contenders that includes former Vice President Kamala Harris and several Democratic governors. While she has not announced any plans to run, her remarks underscore how early jockeying for 2028 has already begun.
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