Democrats are desperately in search of fresh leadership, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is stepping up.

This week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is hitting the road alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.,

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is joining Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., for stops in three states this week. Graeme Sloan / The Washington Post / Getty Images

As Democrats increasingly look to her as a leading progressive voice in their fight against Donald Trump. Once met with skepticism by some within her own party, Ocasio-Cortez has solidified h…