Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: ‘I would stomp’ JD Vance in a 2028 matchup

Political Landscape & 2028 Presidential Election - The discussion revolves around the potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election, including Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and JD Vance [5][7] - A poll, though unverified, suggests AOC has a slight edge over JD Vance [5] - 50% of people have given a lot or some thought to the next presidential election, but 67% don't have a specific candidate in mind yet [9] - JD Vance is seen as a potential frontrunner for the GOP in 2028, possibly favored by the "oligarchic billionaire class" [11][14] MAGA Movement & Turning Point USA - Turning Point USA's annual gathering highlights internal conflicts within the right-wing movement [1] - The conference is viewed as a battle for "market share" within the MAGA movement, driven by financial incentives [4] - Turning Point USA is effectively organizing, building email lists and chapter counts, even if their message is not always specific [10] Economic Factors - A bad economy could negatively impact a candidate's chances in the 2026 or 2028 elections [2] - Rethinking tariff policy is suggested as a potential economic course correction [2] - Economic issues could influence the outcome of the 2028 election [5]