This cannot happen!
A surprising exchange on Fox Business this week has sparked fresh debate about just how unpredictable American politics has become — and how far left the Democratic Party may be drifting.
During a Thursday segment, Fox News political analyst Guy Benson openly suggested that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) could realistically win the presidency under the right political conditions. The comment immediately stunned host Stuart Varney — and likely many viewers at home.
Varney posed the question many Americans are asking: could AOC actually become president?
Benson admitted he would not wager on such an outcome. However, he warned that in today’s political climate, the idea of an “unelectable” candidate may no longer exist.
According to Benson, if Ocasio-Cortez entered a Democratic primary, she would almost certainly be a serious contender. While he did not label her the likely nominee, he argued that she would have a real chance to break through, particularly in a party that has increasingly rewarded far-left energy and activist enthusiasm.
Benson explained that modern presidential elections usually come down to a binary choice. Voters often end up choosing between two imperfect options, driven less by enthusiasm and more by frustration, anger, or a desire for change.
In that kind of environment, Benson said, even a candidate as radical as Ocasio-Cortez could benefit — especially if voters grow fed up with Republicans or sitting leaders and begin searching for something dramatically different.
Varney pressed the issue further, asking whether the country has truly shifted so far left that Americans would be willing to put AOC in the Oval Office.
Benson pushed back on that idea, arguing that the nation is not necessarily becoming permanently progressive. Instead, he described a country swinging wildly back and forth between political extremes, often as a reaction to whoever is in power at the time.
To underscore his point, Benson referenced President Donald Trump’s electoral history. Many on the left once insisted Trump could never win — and then confidently claimed he could never win again. Both assumptions were proven wrong.
Looking ahead to future elections, Benson suggested that leadership failures, economic stress, and voter dissatisfaction could reshape the political landscape quickly. While recent inflation reports have been positive news for Trump and Republicans in the near term, he warned that an economic downturn, frustrated younger voters, and shifting demographics could reopen the door for Democrats.
His bottom-line message was clear: in today’s volatile political climate, no candidate should be underestimated — regardless of ideology.
For conservatives, the real lesson is not an endorsement of progressive politics, but a reminder that elections are won by turnout, messaging, and public mood. When voters feel ignored or misled, even once-unthinkable outcomes can suddenly come into view.
