A growing number of Democrats are pushing for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, despite the fact that he won't be up for re-election until 2028.
Critics of Schumer point fingers at his alleged inability to stop a group of centrist Democrats from backing down in the government shutdown standoff. The move has left many feeling disillusioned with the party's leadership, and some are turning their attention to Ocasio-Cortez as a potential savior.
"Someone needs to shake things up," said one Democratic donor. "She's the future, he's the past." Another strategist, Anthony Coley, echoed this sentiment, saying Schumer had lost control of his caucus. He praised Ocasio-Cortez for her ability to connect with people and energize the base.
Schumer's approval rating has hit an all-time low, standing at 39% among New Yorkers, according to a recent poll. Nearly half of respondents disapproved of his handling of the Senate Democrats. Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez has seen her popularity soar, campaigning alongside Bernie Sanders and advocating for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamduni.
For some, it's clear that Schumer's time in the Senate is coming to an end. "It's been admirable and successful, but it's done," said Susan Del Percio, a political strategist based in New York. Ocasio-Cortez, she believes, would easily take him down in a primary.
The calls for change are not just coming from the party base, either. Even some of Schumer's allies are beginning to question his leadership abilities. The fact that he was willing to give up on the shutdown fight has left many feeling frustrated and disenfranchised.
As Schumer looks out at his colleagues across the aisle, he may be in for a rude awakening. Ocasio-Cortez is not just a popular congressman - she's also seen as a force to be reckoned with within the party. And if anyone can challenge Schumer, it might just be her.
Critics of Schumer point fingers at his alleged inability to stop a group of centrist Democrats from backing down in the government shutdown standoff. The move has left many feeling disillusioned with the party's leadership, and some are turning their attention to Ocasio-Cortez as a potential savior.
"Someone needs to shake things up," said one Democratic donor. "She's the future, he's the past." Another strategist, Anthony Coley, echoed this sentiment, saying Schumer had lost control of his caucus. He praised Ocasio-Cortez for her ability to connect with people and energize the base.
Schumer's approval rating has hit an all-time low, standing at 39% among New Yorkers, according to a recent poll. Nearly half of respondents disapproved of his handling of the Senate Democrats. Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez has seen her popularity soar, campaigning alongside Bernie Sanders and advocating for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamduni.
For some, it's clear that Schumer's time in the Senate is coming to an end. "It's been admirable and successful, but it's done," said Susan Del Percio, a political strategist based in New York. Ocasio-Cortez, she believes, would easily take him down in a primary.
The calls for change are not just coming from the party base, either. Even some of Schumer's allies are beginning to question his leadership abilities. The fact that he was willing to give up on the shutdown fight has left many feeling frustrated and disenfranchised.
As Schumer looks out at his colleagues across the aisle, he may be in for a rude awakening. Ocasio-Cortez is not just a popular congressman - she's also seen as a force to be reckoned with within the party. And if anyone can challenge Schumer, it might just be her.
She's got that fire and energy that we love about her, and honestly, she's not afraid to speak her mind and shake things up. 
I mean, who else can make the party take notice? 
Schumer's been in the game for ages and it's time for a change. Plus, AOC is all about the people and that's what we need more of - someone who listens and cares! 
Let's be real, he's not exactly on fire right now with those low approval ratings 
. Ocasio-Cortez is the future, for sure! 
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. Meanwhile, Ocasio-Cortez is over here breaking records left and right 
. And don't even get me started on how she's got the base all fired up 
! It's like she's the new hope for the party.
. It's like, Schumer needs to step up his game or get out of the way 
. Bring on the Ocasio-Cortez revolution! 
alexandria ocasio-cortez is really being considered to take on chuck schumer in 2028 
thats like a whole different level of drama 
but i guess if anyone can shake things up, it's AOC 
she's got that energy and charisma that gets people pumped up 
i'm keeping an eye on this one 
I mean, she's already got that fire and charisma that gets the base hyped. Plus, Bernie Sanders is like her mentor, so I think they make a killer team 
But at the same time, Schumer's been in the game for ages, you gotta give him credit for being a master politician... but it looks like his time might be limited 
If Ocasio-Cortez does decide to challenge him, it's gonna be a wild ride! 
he's been doing this for a minute and knows how to navigate the swampy waters of politics 
what Ocasio-Cortez needs is more experience and a better team behind her 
, it seems like some ppl are losing faith in him. Ocasio-Cortez is definitely a popular choice among Dem voters #TeamAOC 
. She has this energy & connection with people that's unmatched 
. Schumer needs to step up his game or risk losing control of the party caucus 
. And honestly, it's not like Schumer's been doing anything to stop her from taking his spot... that's just lazy leadership 
. And what about Schumer's allies who are already questioning his leadership? Don't they think Ocasio-Cortez is a bit of a wild card? Can't we get some more info on this before we start making predictions? 
let's see if she can shake things up and lead the dems into the next gen 
. It's about time someone shook things up around Schumer 
, and if he's losing control of his caucus 
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