AOC, Ro Khanna rivaling for future of Democratic Party?
The Democratic Party is experiencing a rivalry between Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna ahead of the 2028 presidential race. Both are positioning themselves as possible heirs to the Bernie Sanders movement, but they have different strategies and visions for the party's future. The divide between them is not just about personality, but also about strategy, staffing, and what version of 'Bernie-style politics' they want to inherit.
- ▪Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna are rivaling for the future of the Democratic Party.
- ▪The two have different strategies and visions for the party's future, with Khanna taking a more centrist approach and Ocasio-Cortez leaning further into a progressive identity.
- ▪The rivalry is also reflected in their interactions with Marjorie Taylor Greene, with Khanna willing to collaborate with her on certain issues and Ocasio-Cortez being more critical.
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Opinion>Opinions - Lindsey's Lens The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill AOC, Ro Khanna rivaling for future of Democratic Party? Comments: by Lindsey Granger, opinion contributor - 05/19/26 2:30 PM ET Comments: Link copied by Lindsey Granger, opinion contributor - 05/19/26 2:30 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING There’s some drama happening in the progressive wing of the Democratic Party — rivalry between Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna ahead of the 2028 presidential race, according to Axios. It’s been clear to see both position themselves as possible heirs to the Bernie Sanders movement, but they are not in agreement on what that movement looks like. What’s interesting here is that the divide isn’t just about personality.
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