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AOC Leads 2028 Race, But Risks Republican Comeback

4/20/2025

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Pollster Nate Silver forecasts Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic nomination. However, political strategist Dick Morris warns that her candidacy could pave the way for a Republican win. Comedian Bill Maher adds to the debate, stressing that true voter turnout matters more than rally enthusiasm, as the Democratic landscape grows more radical.

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Pollster Nate Silver forecasts Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic nomination. However, political strategist Dick Morris warns that her candidacy could pave the way for a Republican win. Comedian Bill Maher adds to the debate, stressing that true voter turnout matters more than rally enthusiasm, as the Democratic landscape grows more radical.