Overview

• On CNN’s State of the Union, Scott Jennings labeled Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jasmine Crockett as the party’s current “true leaders” but argued they should be replaced.
• Jennings praised Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as a “talented communicator” and derided Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as unlikely to lead the party’s future.
• Rep. Debbie Dingell countered by urging Democrats to move beyond opposition to Donald Trump and to outline a proactive “Project 2028” agenda.
• A CNN poll of liberal voters showed Ocasio-Cortez leading at 10%, followed by Vice President Kamala Harris at 9%, Sen. Bernie Sanders at 8%, and 26% with no opinion.
• Ocasio-Cortez has drawn large crowds at rallies in traditionally red states, while Crockett is eyeing leadership of the House Oversight Committee if Democrats retake the House.