Jon Ossoff pledges during Georgia Senate debate he will not run for president in 2028
During a Georgia U.S. Senate debate against Republican Rep. Mike Collins on Tuesday, October 14, 2026, hosted by the Atlanta Press Club, incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff declared he has 'zero interest in running for president' and committed to serving a full six-year term if reelected. Collins rejected Ossoff's denial, claiming the Democrat is positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run and would move further left. The Georgia Senate race is rated 'likely Democratic' by Cook Political Report, with polling averages showing Ossoff leading by approximately 7-8 points.
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“Jon Ossoff Says He Won't Run for President in 2028 in Georgia Senate Debate”T New York Times LEFT
“Ossoff denies 2028 plans, commits to six-year Senate term if reelected”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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