Democrats favor Bernie Sanders and AOC; a chronology of their partnership:

Top Dogs on the Left, Ranked Differently

In the democratic circles of Capitol Hill, it's Chuck Schumer who wields the most power. But among ordinary Democrats across the nation, Bernie Sanders and the fiery Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stand above the establishment figure.

According to the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey, three-quarters of Democrats view Sanders favorably, while half have a fond opinion of Ocasio-Cortez. Schumer, on the other hand, is only looked upon favorably by a third of the Democratic demographic.

The gap between Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez is largely explained by Democrats who feel they don't have enough information about the latter to form an opinion. Their unfavorable ratings among Democrats are similar, hovering around 15% for both.

Ocasio-Cortez, now in her mid-30s, was just an anonymous Sanders campaign volunteer a decade ago. Today, she's poised to take over his mantle as a progressive leader, as the Democratic Party attempts to navigate Trump's America.

This role isn't without risks. Both Trump and Republicans have repeatedly targeted Ocasio-Cortez, and some rumblings suggest she and Sanders are too disruptive, pushing for unrealistic policy ideas.

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have often painted their political relationship as akin to family. She once called him "Tio Bernie," which means "Uncle Bernie" in Spanish. He recently held her hand onstage, jokingly referring to her as his daughter.

Anna Bahr, a representative for Sanders, defines their relationship as one of allies, collaborators, and friends who share a common vision. She stated, "When working-class people in this country stand up against the entrenched political elite and fight to fix an economic system propelled by uncontrollable greed, they will win."

The Rise of the Bronx Star

After graduating from Boston University in 2011, Ocasio-Cortez returned home to the Bronx. She was a volunteer organizer for Sanders' 2016 campaign, helping build his national movement around democratic socialism, despite losing to Hillary Clinton.

When she decided to run for office herself, she was practically penniless but was aided by progressive organizations. Among them were Brand New Congress and Justice Democrats, entities with ties to veterans of Sanders' presidential campaign.

Sanders was quick to co-sign his unheralded protegé when she defeated Rep. Joe Crowley, a member of the Democratic leadership, in the primary. A month later, they campaigned together in Kansas for two progressive House candidates, and they sat for a joint interview on CBS' "Face the Nation."

AOC vs. Warren

During her freshman year in Congress, Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Green New Deal, an ambitious plan that aimed to restructure the U.S. economy by eliminating fossil fuels and providing national healthcare, job guarantees, education, and affordable housing. The proposal was met with criticism due to its cost and potential disruption.

In the 2020 Democratic primary, the Green New Deal became a contentious issue, further solidifying Ocasio-Cortez's influence within the Democratic Party. As the race heated up, Sanders found himself struggling, with heavy competition from Elizabeth Warren who had co-opted pieces of his agenda.

Then, Sanders suffered a heart attack, and Ocasio-Cortez stepped in to provide a much-needed boost. She bestowed her endorsement at a rally in her district, and later campaigned with him in Iowa and New Hampshire, ultimately seconding his nomination at the Democratic National Convention.

The Uncertain Future

After Sanders' presidential campaign faltered, they continued occasional joint appearances, rallying for progressive candidates and discussing topics such as COVID-19 response, union activism, and climate change. In 2023, they campaigned together for Vice President Kamala Harris who replaced President Biden after a poor debate performance.

As speculation swirls about Sanders' successor and his eventual retirement in 2028, Ocasio-Cortez remains a strong contender for the progressive mantle. Despite her initial reservations, she may continue to stand by his side, ready to carry on the fight against the powerful elite.

The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey suggests that among Democrats, the favorable opinion towards Bernie Sanders is higher than that of health care leader Chuck Schumer, with 75% vs 33%.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a rising star in the Democratic Party, shares a common vision with Bernie Sanders and is perceived as poised to take over his mantle as a progressive leader, despite facing criticism from some Republicans and within the party.
Ocasio-Cortez, a former volunteer organizer for Sanders' 2016 campaign, returned to her hometown in the Bronx after graduating from Boston University, rallying support for democratic socialism.
Progressive organizations like Brand New Congress and Justice Democrats, with ties to veterans of Sanders' presidential campaign, aided Ocasio-Cortez financially when she decided to run for office.
After defeating Rep. Joe Crowley in the primary, Sanders co-signed Ocasio-Cortez as an unheralded protegé, and they campaigned together for progressive House candidates.
Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Green New Deal, an ambitious plan aimed at restructuring the U.S. economy and addressing issues such as climate change, healthcare, education, and housing.
In the 2020 Democratic primary, the Green New Deal became a contentious issue, solidifying Ocasio-Cortez's influence within the Democratic Party, while Sanders faced stiff competition from Elizabeth Warren who had co-opted parts of his agenda.
As Sanders' presidential campaign faltered, Ocasio-Cortez stepped in to provide a much-needed boost, endorsing him at a rally in her district and campaigning with him in Iowa and New Hampshire.
In 2023, Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders once again campaigned together, this time for Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced President Biden after a poor debate performance.
As Sanders considers retirement in 2028, Ocasio-Cortez remains a strong contender for the progressive mantle and may continue to stand by his side, ready to carry on the fight against the powerful elite.
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