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Ocasio-Cortez Surges Ahead of Schumer in Poll

4/4/2025

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In a striking new poll by Data for Progress, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is surging ahead of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer by nearly 20 points for the 2028 New York primary. With 55% support from likely Democratic voters, Ocasio-Cortez's rise signals a deepening discontent with Schumer's leadership among the party's base.

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In a striking new poll by Data for Progress, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is surging ahead of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer by nearly 20 points for the 2028 New York primary. With 55% support from likely Democratic voters, Ocasio-Cortez's rise signals a deepening discontent with Schumer's leadership among the party's base.