The AOC Pivot: Is It Still Progressive, Mainstream Or Just Politics?

How I admire AOC's political chops. Her radar antenna is right on, and she senses where the country is and isn't. Put succinctly, progressive can win nationally, but progressive can't, even at the top of the Democratic ticket. AOC knows how reflexively moderate to conservative the country is. So, she's moving slowly centrist, at least according to appearances. 

This isn't about egg freezing or drowning the rich in a sea of taxes. It's about electability at a higher level and, more importantly, strengthening the donor base. Put another way, to whom much is given, much is expected, and AOC ain't about to screw that up.

Then comes the question of what's next: the obvious choice is a run for president in 2028, but that's likely not the prize she has in mind. For now,  concentrating on a future Senate run seems the more realistic choice.  Or perhaps to put it in more vulgar terms, is she about to primary Schumer? That would surprise me, but no question certain parts of the DC establishment already want Schumer gone, you know, the way of Pelosi. It's that thing about passing on the baton. 

I like AOC's pre-positioning, for something. We know what they say about killing them with kindness -- and smarts. AOC has already got that one nailed down pat.