Ocasio-Cortez's Shocking Revelation Sparks Chaos Within House Democratic Leadership

New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said on Monday that she has decided against pursuing the position of Democratic ranking member on the House Oversight Committee.

It's evident to me that the fundamental dynamics within the caucus regarding seniority haven't changed as much as they should," said the 35-year-old congresswoman to reporters. "Therefore, I think I'll remain on the Energy and Commerce committee.

The Hill reported that the four-term lawmaker's decision came just months after she tried unsuccessfully for the same position, losing to Rep. Gerry Connolly at Virginia with a 131-84 vote within the Democratic caucus.

Connolly, who is 75 years old, has declared that he will resign from his position as the ranking member of Oversight because his esophageal cancer has returned.

Rep. Stephen Lynch of Massachusetts will serve as interim ranking member, but the 70-year-old has said he's interested in running for the role.

One senior House progressive mentioned that many individuals were eager to see what Alexandria would do, Axios .

Now that AOC has withdrawn from contention, those rumored to be considering the position include Representatives. Jasmine Crockett from Texas and Robert Garcia from California.

Crockett lost badly to Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan last year in an election for chairmanship of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee. The final tally was 152 to 59 .

Politico noted that Ocasio-Cortez's decision to forego a run at a leadership position, along with headlining the "Fight Oligarchy," rallies with Sen. Bernie Sanders in Vermont, will likely intensify speculations that she intends to campaign for presidency in 2028.

Vice President J.D. Vance -- who is considered a likely 2028 presidential candidate on the Republican side -- was asked last week what he thought of an Ocasio-Cortez run for the White House.

He replied, "President AOC, it’s the stuff of nightmares."

Vance mentioned that he couldn’t identify the present head of the Democratic Party, implying somewhat facetiously that President Donald Trump might be considered their de facto leader since they oppose everything he does.