Vetting 9,000 Leftists to Represent AOC (or Another Leftist Candidate) at the 2028 DNC Presidential Convention
I am extremely frustrated because we are short about 8,786 activists across the United States, and the first soft deadline is approaching fast. The call to action is to contact two Team AOC staffs.
Dear AOC Fans,
For the past six years, I have tried to discuss this eventuality: the most important step for the 2028 convention—vetting 9,000 Leftists to be delegates at the DNC.
The call to action is simple: email two members of Team AOC and ask them to organize a sit-down with every leader of a Leftist organization in the United States so we can plan how to vet those 9,000 activists. Scroll down for their contact information.
Frankly, I am done begging for a meeting and being disrespected. I have tried every way possible to get the word out.
When AOC—or another Leftist—announces, the Liberals will infiltrate our organizations. This is the literal definition of “wolves in sheep’s clothing,” and it is exactly what happened with Bernie—not once, but twice.
If AOC’s staff are unaware of how our political system actually works, they need to be called out and educated. They can start by reading: https://www.usa.gov/election. https://www.usa.gov/election.
We cannot wake up at the last minute and expect states to run fair processes without being manipulated by union money. The unions do not represent the whole of society, only the narrow interests of their members.
We—the Leftist activists from civil society—must reclaim our government from corporate America so it can truly become a government of the people, by the people, for the people.
You need to email these two:
You need to email these two:
Thomas Muccioli — thomas@ocasiocortez.com
Fiorella Bini — fiorella@ocasiocortez.com
Urge them to meet with all the leaders of the Leftist movement in the United States:
Andrea Serrano and Jacob Feinspan — Working Families Party
Megan Romer and Ashik Siddique — Democratic Socialists of America
Conor Boylan and Alan Minsky — Progressive Democrats of America
Claudia Miller and Nicholas Partyka — Socialist Party USA
Craig Cayetano and Darryl! Moch — Green Party USA
Representative Greg Casar — Congressional Progressive Caucus
Haz Al-Din — American Communist Party
Jolly Mitch — United States Pirate Party
Larry Cohen and Joseph Geevarghese — Our Revolution
Patty Friend — Social Democrats USA
Rossana Cambraon and Joe Sims — Communist Party USA
Sam Dryzmala — Progressive Victory
Sara Blazevic and Varshini Prakash — Sunrise Movement
Chair of the Central Committee — Party for Socialism and Liberation
And myself, Theo Chino — Social Democrats of America
If I missed anyone, please contact me at theo@draftaoc.us.
The goal is to get everyone working together to vet 9,000 Leftist Democrats by telling people to fill out the Draft AOC survey at:
Vetting Socialists, Communists, Mélenchonists, Greens, and Anarchists will take about two years of organizing, ensuring they participate in Leftist organization activities.
For Socialists, we have created a simple test based on seven points—without any “yes, but”—to ensure shared values:
Free education
Universal healthcare
Opposition to the death penalty
Support for abortion rights
Universal basic income
Right to unionize
Separation of church and state
And we affirm that the government’s fundamental role is to make life bearable for all while safeguarding individual liberties.
We recognize that some other Leftist ideologies include positions incompatible with ours, such as “Abolish the Police.” We believe a police force is necessary to safeguard individual liberties. But this is not the main focus.
The goal of Draft AOC is to bring together the entire Left for one purpose: train and prepare them to become Democratic Convention Delegates in their states—whether through caucuses (like Iowa)
or by petition and primary (like New York).
The problem is that Team AOC’s staff have been dismissive ever since NY1 manipulated my words on stage to make me sound homophobic.
It’s time for Leftist activists to act professionally, not copy the worst behaviors of liberalism—otherwise, this is the result.
I am frustrated with Zohran because I have told him three times:
December 19, 2023 — fundraiser for Derek Marshall with Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush
March 2, 2025 — St. Pat’s For All Parade in Queens
An event in Harlem with my State Senator, Democratic District Leader Cordell Cleare
I’ve tried everything
I’ve tried everything—from the serious to the ridiculous—such as nominating John Oliver for Judicial Delegate or County Committee.
You can read my note on John Oliver here:
https://theochino.medium.com/is-john-oliver-an-hypocrite-by-commodifying-our-anger-1ab5cf17368f
The last time I saw Zohran was at the Manhattan Leadership Party. As he instructed, I emailed his campaign staff—and I am still waiting for a reply.
This “video in the street” approach cannot be the way activists engage their candidate. But frankly, there doesn’t seem to be another way.
For my part, I will continue—just as I have for the past 20 years—to recruit and train candidates who share Socialist International values, and to vet as many activists as my time allows.
You can join us on the first Wenesday of each month at https://www.mobilize.us/socialists/event/773488.
Please email Team AOC and let them know I have posted their emails on this website.
Don’t ask me about Gaza—it’s exactly the same dynamic.If you haven’t already, go watch Fahim Hamid’s PBS documentary: https://pbs.org/show/county.
God saves us all.
In solidarity,
Hasta la victoria, ¡siempre!
Theo