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Senator Ossoff Rallies Democrats Amid Speculation Over AOC's Future in Senate

Senator Jon Ossoff unites over 2,000 Democrats in Atlanta, while Bernie Sanders brushes off questions about AOC's potential Senate run.

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As Democrats struggle to find a cohesive message since the 2024 election, Sanders has stepped up public activities, giving numerous media interviews, including recent appearances where he criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for voting to advance a continuing resolution budget package proposed by congressional Republicans and backed by Trump.
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Ocasio-Cortez's future has been the subject of intense speculation as she and Sanders, two political rock stars among progressives, have been drawing massive crowds as they hold a series of rallies in swing districts.
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Speculation has ramped up about AOC challenging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in a primary after Schumer supported a government funding bill to avoid a partial shutdown.
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In a leaderless Democratic Party out of power in Washington, Ocasio-Cortez has a message and a connection with a segment of liberals feeling disenchanted with both parties.
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The California Republican further said that the Democratic Party’s leadership challenges show how strong Trump is.
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The success of Sanders’ tour, which began last month in Omaha, Nebraska, is a clear sign that Democrats want the party to aggressively fight what they view as Trump’s encroaching authoritarianism – not “roll over and play dead”, as veteran strategist James Carville suggested in an op-ed.
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However, two stalwarts of the progressive wing have assumed that responsibility and embarked on a tour to spread the message that Trump’s government is run by and for the billionaire class –– a message the Democrat establishment has failed to capitalize on.
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Updated: Mar 23rd, 2025, 4:05 PM ET

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Senator Jon Ossoff gathered more than 2,000 Democrats in Atlanta, stressing unity against threats to democracy and issues of corruption. Meanwhile, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rallied over 30,000 in Denver, calling for confrontational leadership. Amid widespread speculation regarding AOC’s future, including a potential primary challenge to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sanders dismissed inquiries about this during a recent interview, asserting his current focus on serving Vermont. Both events underscore growing tensions within the Democratic Party and rising calls for more dynamic, progressive leadership.

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Sen. Jon Ossoff emphasizes the need for effective action against Trump, labeling him corrupt and out of touch with ordinary people's issues.
Polling indicates a significant decline in favorable views of the Democratic Party among its voters, highlighting the need for the party to take a stronger stance against Trump.
Democrats face internal conflicts as leaders are challenged by progressive voices advocating for a more aggressive approach to addressing concerns over Trump's actions and authority.

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