AOC directly asked if she plans to primary Chuck Schumer

Sanders and AOC erupt when asked about possible Schumer primary challenge

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) reacted with hostility when asked about the New York Democrat running against Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in 2028. During a joint town hall with Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez with CNN, host Kaitlan Collins asked about a hot topic for the past several months — whether the New York congresswoman would mount a primary challenge to the aging Schumer. The question was met with outright hos…

AOC, Bernie Sanders Blow Their Tops When Asked If She Will Challenge Chuck Schumer In Primary

'And let's see if CNN talks about it'

AOC leaves door open for Schumer primary challenge – says leaders need to talk more about ‘having air that’s drinkable’

“Instead of talking about healthcare; Instead of talking about wages; Instead of talking about having air that is drinkable – I mean, air that is breathable and water that is drinkable,” she said.

AOC directly asked if she plans to primary Chuck Schumer

Polling earlier this year suggests she leads Schumer in a hypothetical head-to-head contest.