Steve Bannon told Megyn Kelly on her show that he would “love” to see Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, arguing she would expose the left’s true face and hand conservatives a gift. The blunt wish is not a compliment to AOC so much as a strategic dare—one that every patriot ought to welcome.
That possibility isn’t idle chatter: Axios reports AOC and her team are actively weighing whether to run for the White House or to challenge Chuck Schumer for his Senate seat in New York in the 2028 cycle, a decision that could reshape the Democratic field. She has been ramping up national organizing, fundraising and high-profile appearances that signal serious ambition.
Bannon explained on the Kelly program why AOC would be a boon for conservatives: her policies and rhetoric are so extreme and so transparent that nominating her would force Democrats to run on socialism in daylight. He argued that the left’s dependence on media apparatus and old-school gatekeeping is breaking, and a full-throated AOC candidacy would show voters what the party really wants.
Polling and early indicators suggest she would face an uphill climb even inside her own party, where more established figures are polling ahead of her in hypothetical primary matchups. Early primary polling averages show other Democratic names with higher support, demonstrating the vulnerability of a nominee who depends more on performance art than on broad governing credibility.
Democrats talk about finding a moderate face for 2028, with names like Gavin Newsom floated repeatedly, but Bannon and others say the party might prefer someone who embodies identity politics and progressive virtue signaling if they believe that’s their path. If the left truly nominates its most radical performer, we should not panic—we should point, contrast, and organize.
Credit where it’s due: Bannon reads political incentives like a chess master, and he hasn’t been shy about keeping 2028 in play for himself or his allies as the GOP readies its next fight. His willingness to call out the enemy’s weakest points and force them into uncomfortable choices is the kind of strategic clarity conservatives need right now.
Hardworking Americans should see this for what it is: an invitation to clarity. Let the left put forward its most radical, uncompromising champions and let the voters choose between American prosperity and socialism. Prepare the message, sharpen the contrast, and get to work—because when the Democrats show their hand, we will be ready to win.
