Which other potential 2028 presidential contenders are employing former advisers from Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaigns?
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) is working with several aides from Sanders' 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns. Additionally, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is being helped by Tim Tagaris, a top digital aide for both of Sanders' presidential runs, whose firm Aisle 518 Strategies helps build fundraising email lists.
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How is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez connected to the political infrastructure of Sen. Bernie Sanders?
Ocasio-Cortez is close to Sanders and can tap into his political infrastructure for a potential campaign. Her team includes former Sanders advisers, such as chief of staff Mike Casca, and her campaign already utilizes the progressive consulting firm Middle Seat, which was founded by former Sanders officials. Additionally, she recently appeared in content for More Perfect Union, a media operation led by former Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir.
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What political decisions is Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez currently weighing regarding the 2028 election cycle?
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is deciding whether to launch a presidential campaign or pursue a run for the Senate seat currently held by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, which is up for election in 2028.
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Who is Mike Casca and what is his role in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's operation?
Mike Casca is the chief of staff for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. His portfolio has recently expanded, and he previously served as the senior communications adviser for Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) 2020 presidential campaign and as a deputy chief of staff in Sanders' Senate office before joining Ocasio-Cortez's team in late 2023.
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What major personnel changes are occurring within Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D-N.Y.) team according to recent reports?
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is undergoing a team shake-up involving several departures and new aides. Longtime campaign manager and senior adviser Oliver Hidalgo-Wohlleben is departing in September, and creative director Tyler Evans left this summer. New additions include Fiorella Bini, who took over as interim campaign manager this month; Aya Saed, who returned this spring as deputy chief of staff in the House office and a campaign adviser; and Tanushri Shankar-Ross, who returned as a senior adviser after having previously left the team in 2023.
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