National Politics: AOC Leads NH 2028 Primary Field; Other Developments
Key Questions
Who is leading the New Hampshire 2028 Democratic primary field according to the poll?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads with Pete Buttigieg close behind in a UNH Survey Center poll. This reflects progressive momentum in early polling.
What are New Hampshire Democrats saying about the 2028 primary?
They are defying DNC plans to move the first primary to South Carolina and vow to hold it first in New Hampshire. This bucks national party scheduling efforts.
Who leads the GOP side in the New Hampshire 2028 primary polling?
J.D. Vance leads the Republican field in the same UNH poll. Other national items include Rep. Cleo Fields not seeking re-election.
What bill is NH Senator Hassan co-sponsoring?
Hassan is co-sponsoring a shutdown-ending bill in the Senate. Rep. Goodlander voted no on a defense bill over Iran concerns.
What does Sen. Ted Cruz predict about AOC?
Cruz predicts Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run for president in 2028. He also forecasts Rep. Mamdani moving to the Senate.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jumps to front of NH 2028 Democratic primary field, reflecting progressive momentum. A new UNH Survey Center poll confirms AOC leads with Buttigieg close behind; Vance leads GOP. Other national politics items include Rep. Cleo Fields not seeking re-election, NH Senator Hassan co-sponsoring shutdown-ending bill, Rep. Goodlander voting 'no' on defense bill over Iran concerns, and NH Democratic leaders pressing on election integrity. A new opinion piece analyzes Trump's record-low favorability and Iran war backlash.