AOC, Rubio Lead in Latest 2028 Presidential Primary Poll A new poll released this week has positioned Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, as the leading potential Democratic candidate for the 2028 presidential election, marking the first time the progressive has topped the field. According to the latest survey by AtlasIntel, 26% of Democratic voters indicated they would support Ocasio-Cortez’s bid for the presidency, with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and California Gov. Gavin Newsom following closely behind at 22% and 18%, respectively. On the Republican side, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emerged as the frontrunner, securing 45.4% of primary voters’ backing, while Vice President JD Vance and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis trailed at 15% and 12%, respectively. President Donald Trump, who has yet to publicly endorse a successor for the 2028 election, expressed support for Rubio and Vance’s potential partnership during a White House event on May 11. Describing the duo as a “dream team,” Trump emphasized their combined appeal but clarified that his endorsement would not be extended to either candidate. “I think it sounds like presidential candidate and vice presidential candidate,” he said, adding that their collaboration would be a “perfect ticket” for the next presidential race. However, Trump stopped short of formally endorsing either candidate, leaving the Republican field in a state of uncertainty. Ocasio-Cortez’s potential candidacy has sparked significant attention, though she has not confirmed her intentions. During an interview with Democratic strategist David Axelrod earlier this month, Axelrod directly asked her whether she was considering a presidential or Senate run. Ocasio-Cortez responded by rejecting the notion that her ambitions were limited to political office.#marco_rubio #j_d_vance #gavin_newsom #alexandria_ocasio_cortez #pete_buttigieg
Young Voters Vehemently Oppose Trump, ICE; See Big Risks and Some Benefits to AI The Spring 2026 Yale Youth Poll reveals stark divisions among young voters on key political and technological issues, with overwhelming opposition to former President Donald Trump, skepticism toward artificial intelligence, and widespread criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The survey highlights generational divides in attitudes toward the 2028 presidential primaries, antisemitic beliefs, and the role of AI in society. Young voters, particularly those aged 18-29, expressed deep disapproval of Trump’s leadership. A majority of 57% of all voters disapproved of his job performance, with 68% of 18-22-year-olds and 72% of 23-29-year-olds holding the same view. This represents a significant decline from the Fall 2025 poll, where Trump’s support was stronger among younger demographics. The shift was most pronounced among women under 35, who turned against Trump by 28 points, while men in the same age group showed a smaller but notable increase in support. Despite this, Democrats maintained a narrow lead in the generic ballot, with a 2-point advantage overall. Young voters aged 18-22 and 23-29 leaned heavily Democratic, with margins of +23 and +30, respectively. The 2028 Democratic primary electorate is fragmented by age. Kamala Harris leads with 20% of the vote, followed by Gavin Newsom (19%), Pete Buttigieg (14%), and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (13%). Among Democrats under 35, Ocasio-Cortez is the top choice, while Newsom dominates among older voters. Newsom is viewed as the most electable candidate by Democrats, followed by Mark Kelly, Andy Beshear, and JB Pritzker. In contrast, the Republican primary is dominated by JD Vance, who leads with 43% of the vote, compared to Marco Rubio’s 17%.#donald_trump #kamala_harris #gavin_newsom #pete_buttigieg #alexandria_ocasio_cortez
