Jon Ossoff shuts down 2028 presidential speculation in heated Georgia Senate debate
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., speaking in September. (Elijah Nouvelage / Getty) Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., said Tuesday night during a debate that he will not run for president in 2028. Ossoff made the statement in response to a question as he faced off with his Republican challenger, Rep. Mike Collins. Ossoff is seeking a second six-year term in Georgia and said he would serve the full term. “I have zero interest in running for president,” Ossoff said when he was asked directly by one of the moderators. “I’m not running for president. I’m running for re-election to the Senate.” Ossoff has been…
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