Could AOC Become The Female Obama On The Left?

She could, but obviously there are notable challenges.

This article from The Wrap, based on a couple of media hits where different people (all of whom call themselves “strategists”) say that AOC could be the future of the Democratic party, has gotten some attention on this St. Patrick’s Day Monday. I think the AOC concept as a whole is interesting, so let us break this down a little bit. Please note: I would never identify myself as a “strategist.”

The Obvious Idea Driving This

• Seems to speak to that middle place of “I hate Trump, but I stayed on the couch because Kamala seemed worse.”
• Younger
• In 2008, we had never had an African-American despite a few trying over the years. That felt like an important pivot moment re: recession and the war-hawk-y years of Bush and Cheney. This also feels like a pivot moment, and women haven’t been doing well in national elections, so there’s a natural comparison between Obama 2008 and AOC 2028 (2032?).
• She seems “savvy” in the modern moment, I.e. she can handle IG and X and TikTok and be where people get news and information and shape viewpoints, whereas some of her Democratic colleagues still deeply rely on getting into Washington Post or getting a…