AOC Optimistic About Kamala Harris Presidency

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., made headlines during her appearance on CBS’ "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," where she expressed her belief that Vice President Kamala Harris will become the first woman President of the United States. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the significance of Harris's potential presidency, reflecting on her own childhood experiences of seeing female leadership primarily through the lens of science fiction, particularly in "Star Trek: Voyager." She noted that her father encouraged her to watch the show to provide her with a role model in leadership. During the interview, Colbert raised concerns about the Democratic Party's unity behind Harris should President Biden choose to step aside. Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged earlier statements where she warned that there might not be consensus among Biden supporters to back Harris. However, she expressed her excitement about the possibility, stating, "Ecstatic" multiple times, and clarified that Harris's rise to the presidency was not a foregone conclusion. Colbert praised Biden's decision to potentially step aside for Harris, likening it to George Washington's choice to forgo a third term. Ocasio-Cortez echoed this sentiment, calling Biden's move a significant act of political selflessness aimed at preserving American democracy. She underscored the importance of this moment in history, suggesting it could be one of the most notable political acts of their generation.