AOC predicts triumph over JD Vance in hypothetical 2028 matchup: 'Let the record show: I would stomp him'
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is incorporating Gen Z messaging and viral jabs at Vice President J.D. Vance into her playbook as she builds momentum for a 2028 presidential run, a Republican political...
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is incorporating Gen Z messaging and viral jabs at Vice President J.D. Vance into her playbook as she builds momentum for a 2028 presidential run, a Republican political strategist has claimed. The strategist's comments came after the New York Democrat used meme-style language and mocked Vance on Dec. 17 over a poll and declared she would "stomp him" if the matchup became real. ‘ROCK STAR’ NEWSOM STEALS THE SHOW AT DNC SUMMIT AS DEMOCRATS HUNT FOR 2028 CONTENDER TO TAKE ON TRUMP "It is a case of the squeaky wheel gets the grease, so it wouldn't be surprising that she will run a vibes-based campaign," Libby Krieger of the Communications Counsel told Fox News Digital. "This is because a lot of her substance is soundbites or progressive policies," Krieger added. Ocasio-Cortez sparked the first round of attention Wednesday by reposting the Verasight poll on X. The poll showed her narrowly ahead of Vance, 51% to 49%, in a hypothetical 2028 matchup . Her first response was "Bloop!" 'OBAMA BRO' PODCASTER RAILS AGAINST JD VANCE'S CHANCES IN 2028, CLAIMS 'NO ONE LIKES HIM!' Ocasio-Cortez's communication style morphed into a second message later Wednesday declaring she would "stomp him" if the 2028 race became real. When asked by a reporter if she thought she could defeat the 41-year-old, she replied: "Listen, these polls, like three years out, are, you know, they are what they are. But let the record show: I would stomp him. I would stomp him!" The two moments highlighted what Krieger says will evolve into a youth-oriented, "vibes"-driven campaign targeted toward young voters. "AOC is trying to lean into the Gen Z language and connect with younger voters," she said. "She is setting up a campaign that would be based more on vibes than on her policy platform." KAMALA HARRIS SAYS SHE HASN'T DECIDED ON 2028 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN AMID REPORT SHE'S 'STEPPING TOWARD' RUN Krieger compared the approach to Kamala Harris ’ attempt to embrace "brat" culture dur…