I thought this was a joke

AOC leads in polls of Democrats regarding which political leader "best reflects" the "core values" of the party

10% of Democratic-aligned voters said Ocasio-Cortez best represents the party, which is more than any other party figure.

Some suggest AOC is stepping up to fill a void as Democrats seek a new identity

AOC was the frontrunner among potential choices to lead the Democrats in one poll, though she tied with "no one," indicating uncertainty among voters