AOC test-runs a Senate bid in upstate New York

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's flirtation with a 2028 Senate bid is getting real — more real than the presidential buzz around her might suggest.She's barnstorming through upstate New York, meeting with local officials, and kicking off a voter turnout program that could help her collect valuable data for a possible Senate campaign.Why it matters: Whether the House member from New York runs for Senate or the White House is one of the biggest questions hanging over the 2028 Democratic presidential primary.Zoom in: Her swing through Buffalo and Ithaca was officially aimed at boosting