A Ready for AOC spokesperson told The Independent the grassroots group recruited more than 10,000 supporters in its first 24 hours, giving the 2028 effort an early nationwide reach.
The spokesperson said sign-ups came from all 50 states, The Independent reported. Ready for AOC supports a potential 2028 presidential bid by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and says it is not affiliated with her.
In its inaugural social media post, the group called Ocasio-Cortez “the only candidate” able to lead a working-class movement against oligarchy. It said it wants to build a national base for its 2028 effort.
The Independent also reported that about 4,000 supporters had committed to join welcome calls during the next month. The outlet placed the organizing drive after Democrats’ midterm gains and their return to control of the House and Senate.
In August, Ocasio-Cortez said she had not ruled out a presidential run and was humbled by the support. First elected to Congress in 2018, she has also joined Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, for the “Fighting Oligarchy” tour.
EconoTimes has also covered a planned Denver gathering of potential Democratic 2028 contenders.
