Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘Best Represents the Core Values’ of the Democratic Party, New Poll Suggests

The Bronx firebrand tops Vice President Harris, Senator Sanders, and House Leader Hakeem Jeffries on the list of top Democrats.

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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a rally in New York. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez might just be on her way to becoming the face of her party, if a new CNN poll showing growing enthusiasm among Democrats for the progressive firebrand from the Bronx is any indication.

When Democrats were asked which leader “best represents the core values” of the party, AOC was the top response, 10 percent, the poll found. Vice President Harris trailed behind at 9 percent, Senator Sanders pulled 8 percent, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries landed at 6 percent.

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