Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) addressed questions on Wednesday regarding recent remarks by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) concerning the future of the Democratic Party. Ocasio-Cortez had previously distinguished the party's future direction from what she termed 'Woke 1.0.'

When asked to comment on the distinction, Governor Moore stated that he was unfamiliar with the specific label. 'I don’t know what Woke 1.0 is,' Moore said, before shifting the focus of his response to his own governing agenda. Rather than engaging in a debate over political terminology or the ideological evolution of the Democratic Party, Moore emphasized his intent to focus on his administration's goals and policy outcomes for Maryland residents.

The exchange highlights a broader trend among some Democratic officials who are increasingly distancing themselves from culture-war terminology. By claiming ignorance of the specific 'Woke 1.0' branding, Moore effectively avoided being drawn into a discussion about the party's internal ideological divisions, opting instead to maintain a focus on practical governance. The comments reflect a strategic choice by the Governor to prioritize policy-based messaging over the evolving lexicon of national political discourse.