AOC doesn’t want to be New York City mayor. Most likely, she has bigger plans
www.independent.co.uk
She called for Eric Adams to stand down — but she doesn’t want his job. Meanwhile, seasoned New York politicians fear a primary challenge from her. That’s exactly why she isn’t launching one
  • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
    29·
    2 months ago

    she would be retiring after she served, like every other president does, and we would lose her voice.

    That’s not a rule, you know. John Quincy Adams served in the House after being President, Andrew Johnson became a Senator, and Taft got appointed to the SCOTUS.

    • idiomaddict@lemmy.world
      22·
      2 months ago

      I don’t know about Quincy adams, but the other two do not represent what I want more of in American politics

    • Drusas@fedia.io
      11·
      1 month ago

      I know, but it’s precedent. And I’m sure the secret service wouldn’t love her continuing to be active in politics.