{
  "id": 18533013,
  "title": "Is There a Left Candidate for President?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/is-there-a-left-candidate-for-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T17:06:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Intercept",
    "slug": "the-intercept-theintercept",
    "url": "https://theintercept.com/2026/11/06/democrats-left-presidential-candidate-2028/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The race for the 2028 presidential election is already underway, and progressives are grappling with the question of who will carry the left's flag into the next election. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., a self-declared progressive, has hinted at a possible run, citing her economic populism and efforts to fight against oligarchy. However, Democratic strategists argue that it would be more feasible for Ocasio-Cortez to target Chuck Schumer's Senate seat in New York, which she could potentially secure in 2028.\n\nThere is no obvious consensus on a progressive candidate for the presidency, leaving the left with the risk of losing the momentum that propelled the democratic socialist wave during the 2020 primaries. Former Ocasio-Cortez spokesperson Lauren Hitt emphasized that the onus is on Ocasio-Cortez to decide whether or not to run, rather than on the party to find an alternative candidate.\n\nSeveral politicians, both new and established, are considering a presidential bid. Names such as Sen. Cory Booker, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and former nominee Kamala Harris have been mentioned. However, these candidates are primarily moderate Democrats who previously ran for the nomination in 2016 and 2020. Additionally, potential contenders include Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, though the latter recently stated he is not planning to run.\n\nRep. Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, is the most \"progressive\" individual openly contemplating a run. Khanna has a history of advocating for anti-interventionist foreign policy and supporting a wealth tax in California. Nevertheless, his candidacy is met with skepticism among leftists due to his defense of Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system and his multimillionaire status.\n\nThe prevailing theme in the evolving political landscape is the emphasis on economic populism, as voters grapple with rising living costs. Both left-wing and right-wing populism have been criticized for their failure to address the growing wealth concentration and political power of a few individuals. Democrats must respond to these concerns by visibly combating issues that drain people's finances, corruption, and price-gouging.",
  "summary": "“All I know is that the populist lane is wide open for someone to seize it.” The post Is There a Left Candidate for President? appeared first on The Intercept .",
  "key_points": [
    "Progressives are debating potential 2028 presidential candidates.",
    "Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hinted at a possible run but may target Senate seat.",
    "Several moderate Democrats considered but lack clear progressive consensus."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}