She or no one: Who is this 35-year-old Democrat whom a new poll shows should be the face of the party and take on Donald Trump?

Americans, who support the Democrats, are now increasingly considering the New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) as the face of the party, as per a report. While a recent poll even revealed that people would choose AOC or “no one,” according to the Independent.

AOC’s Popularity Is Strong

A Co/efficient poll of 1,400 voters, found that 26% view Ocasio-Cortez as the current face of the party, which was the largest consensus among respondents, reported the Independent. The survey also revealed that another 26% feel that “no one” served as the current face of the party, as per the report.

According to the Independent, Democratic or left-leaning voters have pointed out that they feel demoralized after US president Donald Trump won the presidential election in November. They also feel that there is no clear message from Democrats or major pushback against the Trump administration, as per the report. Yet, left-leaning voters collectively seem to agree that Ocasio-Cortez represents the Democratic Party well, according to the Independent.


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Even other polls have found that there is an overall positive view of Ocasio–Cortez as liberal voters overwhelmingly favour the New York rep, as per the report.

An AP/NORC survey showed that 55% of Democratic supporters said they favour Ocasio–Cortez, reported Independent.

While, Data for Progress poll revealed that 75% of New York Democratic primary voters favoured AOC over many other candidates like Chuck Schumer, according to the report.

Anti-Trump Messaging a Key Factor

According to the Independent, the Democratic Party's favorability is considered to be tied to Ocasio–Cortez’s aggressive anti-Trump stance as polling and fundraising have consistently shown voters want.

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Her actions, such as pushing back against Republicans in congressional hearings consistently, using social media to criticize the Trump administration and recently starting a tour with Senator Bernie Sanders to boost Democratic morale, have led to her popularity, as per the report.

FAQs

Who is seen as the face of the Democratic Party now?
A poll found that Democratic supporters consider Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the face of the party, as per the Independent report.

Why do some voters say “no one” is the face of the Democratic Party?
Many feel demoralized and think the party lacks a clear message or strong leadership response to the Trump administration.