What stupid Democrats don't realize is that when it comes to "leftist" issues, people across the board don't care much for "open borders and abortion and transgender rights"
People across the board DO care about the cost of living, being able to find gainful employment, the cost of schooling and healthcare, infrastructure, and so on
Which is why Bernie is one of the most popular politicians in America. Because he declines to engage on the bullshyt and focus on the real issues that matter.
Trump has a massive cult but time will reveal to many of his followers that he doesn't give a fukk about anyone other than rich folk. And there's a massive vacuum ready to be exploited by someone who says, fukk these rich oligarch c*nts and the politicians they have in their pockets on both sides of the aisle and let's get shyt popping for all Americans. Bernie needs to coalesce with that guy who almost got the Nebraska senator out the paint. That's the kind of new coalition that's needed.
Regarding AOC, I don't know her chances of winning. Saying a woman cannot win is as retarded as saying a black person can't be president. However, if you are not white and not male, you need to be exceptional. I don't know if AOC makes an exceptional candidate, yet. 2028 may be too soon for her.