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AOC taps power player for 2028 bid
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hires Bernie Sanders' fundraising strategist for potential 2028 presidential run.
In brief
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hires Bernie Sanders' fundraising strategist for potential 2028 presidential run. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is hiring Tim Tagaris, who helped Bernie Sanders' 2016 and 2020 campaigns, as she considers a 2028 White House bid. Originally reported by Fox News.
AOC hires fundraising strategist
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez taps Aisle 518 Strategies, led by Democratic strategist Tim Tagaris, who helped drive Bernie Sanders' record-breaking online fundraising operations during his 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns.
2028 presidential speculation
Progressive groups are calling for Ocasio-Cortez to launch her own White House bid in 2028, with speculation she may seek the Senate seat held by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in 2028.
Sanders' fundraising success
Sanders' 2016 campaign raised $34.5 million in the final three months of 2019, helping propel him into an unexpectedly competitive primary battle against Hillary Clinton.
Ocasio-Cortez's future plans
Ocasio-Cortez told The Washington Sun she plans to deliberate privately about her political future but will not share anything publicly for a little while.
The key point
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is hiring Tim Tagaris, who helped Bernie Sanders' 2016 and 2020 campaigns, as she considers a 2028 White House bid.
