AOC 2028: could she be the first female US president?
Summary
Jonathan Friedland interviews Bhaskar Sunkara about the Democratic Party’s left wing and midterm prospects. They discuss the rise of progressive candidates like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and the fallout from Graham Plattner’s withdrawal in Maine. The conversation also covers Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s potential 2028 presidential bid, Donald Trump’s political future, and the controversy surrounding Anthony Fauci’s congressional testimony.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Bhaskar Sunkara
Democrats' chances of retaking the House
Senate race outlook and J.D. Vance's role
Rise of the Democratic left and socialism
Michigan Senate primary: El-Sayed vs Stevens
Maine Senate scandal and vetting failures
2028 Presidential prospects: AOC and others
Trump's potential fourth term and Fauci hearings
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