Poll shows AOC is one of only three U.S. politicians with net positive image, Trump and Harris trail behind

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has started gaining popularity since US president Donald Trump's second term began and now has ranked third in a new poll of political popularity, as per a report.

AOC's Popularity Rises

Her popularity has even surpassed Trump, former President Joe Biden, and former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a survey conducted by data intelligence company AtlasIntel, reported the Independent.

One of the Few with a Net Positive Image

The poll also revealed that Ocasio-Cortez was one of only three leaders with a net positive image and came third after former President Barack Obama and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, as per the report.


AOC got a positivity rating of 46%, while 44% of respondents said they have a negative view of her and another 10% said they were unsure, this left her with a net positivity rating of two points, as per the survey which included responses from 3,469 participants, according to the Independent.

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AOC's Popularity Rises

Her popularity has even surpassed Trump, former President Joe Biden, and former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a survey conducted by data intelligence company AtlasIntel, reported the Independent.

One of the Few with a Net Positive Image

The poll also revealed that Ocasio-Cortez was one of only three leaders with a net positive image and came third after former President Barack Obama and his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, as per the report.

AOC got a positivity rating of 46%, while 44% of respondents said they have a negative view of her and another 10% said they were unsure, this left her with a net positivity rating of two points, as per the survey which included responses from 3,469 participants, according to the Independent.

Obamas Still Tops the List

As per the survey conducted between May 21 and May 27, Barack Obama was viewed positively by 53% of respondents, while 43% viewed him negatively, reported the Independent. Michelle Obama was viewed positively by 49% of respondents and negatively by 45%, reported the Independent.

AOC Is An Active Member of Congress

However, the Obamas are not in any official leadership role in the government currently, but Ocasio-Cortez is an active and vocal member of Congress; she and Senator Bernie Sanders have also been touring to "rally against oligarchy," reported the Independent.

FAQs

Why is AOC’s popularity rising now?
Her visibility and vocal stance during Trump’s second term, especially through her rallies with Bernie Sanders, have helped her connect with more voters.

How does AOC’s rating compare to Trump’s or Biden’s?
She ranks higher than both in net favourability, with Trump, Biden, and Harris falling below the mark, as per the Independent.