Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) — not California Gov. Gavin Newsom — had the most effective ad in California's recent Proposition 50 campaign, according to private research by the Democratic Party's main super PAC, Future Forward. • Future Forward's report, obtained by Axios, found that Ocasio-Cortez's direct-to-camera ad did better than ads featuring Newsom — Prop 50's chief cheerleader — and former President Obama.

Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez's team is positioning her to run for president or the U.S. Senate in 2028, and the report is a sign the progressive star could be a formidable opponent against Newsom, even in his home state, in a presidential primary. • California — which has been part of "Super Tuesday" in past primaries — has more Democratic delegates than any other

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