Democrat strategist Julian Epstein explained on Newsmax on Friday why New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez couldn’t expand his popularity beyond the progressive left.
CNN/SSRS polls carried out On March 16, 10% of democratic adults said Ocasio-Cortez best represents the core values of the Democratic Party. When she appeared in “Finnerty,” Epstein said that while the AOC was calling attention within the progressive “bubble,” she couldn’t connect with centralized voters or broader American voters.
“I think she has an incredible charm within a progressive bubble, but I don’t think she has a wider appeal beyond that. I don’t think she appealed to the party centre.
Epstein then criticized the political culture that Ocasio-Cortez said was embodied, comparing it to a “only fan-type” model that prioritizes online activity and identity politics over mainstream electoral appeal.
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“The problem I think Democrats have is that they are no longer responding to voters. That’s why brands are so toxic. You’re looking at Congressional Democrats’ approval ratings. It’s in your 20s,” Epstein said. “And the AOC emphasizes what I think has become a culture. (Related: “What are you thinking?”: Chris Cuomo says he’s stupid to promote “socialist” AOC as a “primary” presidential candidate)
Ocasio-Cortez remains a hero among progressive activists, but Epstein predicted he would struggle to enter the mainstream of America.
“These politicians are increasingly interested in the narrow cast of online activists, donors, foundations and activists. “But it doesn’t have a wide range of attraction. So, although she’s very popular within the circle of progressive activists, I don’t think it’s more appealing than that.”
Former Democratic Senate candidate Morgan Harper said Tuesday that if Ocasio-Cortez runs for president in 2028, he could face challenges to beat Midwest voters. Harper told Fox News that Ocasio-Cortez promotes “economic populism,” but her background and message may not easily resonate in the Midwest.
Ocasio-Cortez was tied for third place in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary in voter support with Democrat New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, according to progress data. Opinion survey It was released on April 16th and tracked only former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Transport Secretary Pete Battigigue.
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