AOC’s supporters want her on the national ticket in ‘28 (the same year Schumer will next be on the ballot).

She can’t run for both

She would do well to spend some time as a senator.

In this climate, putting her on the presidential ticket is just what the GOP ordered. She is a woman. She is not white. And she stands far to the left. We would be crucified.

Someday she will be an outstanding candidate, but running too early will sully her name for the future.

Something we really need to remember in the primaries. 'Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.'

He was only a few years older than AOC at the time.

"This young guy is amazing! Give him a couple of terms in the Senate and then some time as governor of Illinois, and he'll be a shoe-in for president!"

Four years later (not even one full senate term) and he was accepting the nomination for POTUS - and we all know the rest of the story.

I'm biased toward more experienced politicians - particularly those with significant executive experience (preferably governor of a significant state)... but that doesn't appear to be the model any longer.

AOC would probably do well to prove her campaigning skills by winning the Senate seat, and then her governing skills by performing well for at least a few years. That might be with new legislation, but it might also be with her committee work.

It would offer her a chance to show that she's a coalition builder - we already know she has rock star charisma for younger voters, but she needs to build bridges beyond that.

Although, currently, I'd like Newsom & AOC to be our President and Vice Presidential candidates in 2028. A coast-to-coast ticket. The anti-oligarch, anti-pedophelia, pro-America ticket.

I think she should stage herself ready to step into his shoes and it would be better to have his endorsement when he's ready to step down, which may be '28, than have him as an enemy. You know honey vs. vinegar.
IMHO.

But I believe she has to be 35 to run.

I keep thinking of her as a twenty-something.

I am old.

35 was for president.

He should not run for re-election. We need leaders who are willing to accept the fact that the old I'll scratch your back, if you scratch my back isn't going to work anymore. The Republicons are a 100 percent more likely to stab you in the back than scratch it. I think a part of him knows that, but I also think he's too polite to go for the jugular when necessary.

It's clear AOC doesn't suffer from the same issue. She's not afraid to speak out against the Magats forcefully when necessary.

Harry Reid had a bad fall that prompted his exit. Trent Lott publicly praised a segregationist. It takes a lot to get people who crave power (i.e. pretty much every politician ever) to give it up when they've reached the pinnacle.

I hope Schumer goes out with dignity, and bruising campaigns don't always bring out the best in people.

I hope Schumer chooses not to run again.

I hope the people of New York get her in there.