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Ocasio-Cortez Emerges as Anti-Corporate Leader Amid Voter Discontent

2/16/2026

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New Republic poll shows Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is seen as a leader to challenge wealthy and corporate interests.
Over 90% of respondents favor raising taxes on corporations and the rich.
Seventy-five percent want to break up tech monopolies.
Sixty-six percent believe Vice President Kamala Harris (D-CA) should not run again after her 2024 loss, a view that accompanies criticism of California Gov. Gavin Newsom for opposing a billionaire's tax.

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New Republic poll shows Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is seen as a leader to challenge wealthy and corporate interests.
Over 90% of respondents favor raising taxes on corporations and the rich.
Seventy-five percent want to break up tech monopolies.
Sixty-six percent believe Vice President Kamala Harris (D-CA) should not run again after her 2024 loss, a view that accompanies criticism of California Gov. Gavin Newsom for opposing a billionaire's tax.