Jon Ossoff Denies Presidential Run

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1. 14 Oct

   When asked about being a presidential contender in 2028, Ossoff said he isn't planning on running and committed to a full six-year term.

   5 outlets · CBS News

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• 14 Oct WATCH: Georgia Senate debate erupts over white supremacy allegations, Epstein ties in fiery exchangeDuring a U.S. Senate debate in Georgia ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Democratic candidate Sen. Jon Ossoff accused Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins of allowing neo-Nazi propaganda to be shared from his home by his son-in-law. In response, Collins accused Ossoff of fanning threats against his family and questioned Ossoff's financial ties to Reid Hoffman, a major donor with past associations to Jeffrey Epstein…Fox News
• 14 Oct Dem senator says 'zero interest in running for president' in debate with GOP opponentDuring a debate at the Georgia Public Broadcasting studios, incumbent Senator John Ossoff, D-Ga., reaffirmed his commitment to serving his full six-year Senate term if re-elected, stating he has "zero interest" in running for president in 2028. When pressed by Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Greg Bluestein about potential speculation regarding a presidential run, Ossoff directly denied the claims and focused…Fox News
• 14 Oct Candidates clash in Senate debates in Georgia, Iowa and MaineCandidates for Senate positions debated in Georgia, Iowa, and Maine, focusing on issues such as the conflict with Iran and economic concerns. The debates were covered by a team from CBS News including Aaron Navarro, Fin Gómez, and Lana Zak.CBS News
• 14 Oct Rising Democrat who could shake up 2028 race says he has 'zero interest' in running for presidentJon Ossoff, the rising Democratic senator from Georgia, declared during a debate with Republican challenger Mike Collins on Tuesday night that he has "zero interest" in running for president in 2028. Despite this statement, Collins accused Ossoff of being aligned with the progressive wing of the party and suggested that his candidacy is inevitable. The article also notes speculation around other potential Democratic…Daily Mail
• 14 Oct Ossoff denies 2028 plans, commits to six-year Senate term if reelectedSen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) denied speculation about running for president in 2028 during a debate with Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), committing instead to serving his full six-year Senate term if reelected. Despite rumors fueled by Ossoff's criticism of President Donald Trump and his significant fundraising success—holding $42.5 million in cash as of June—Ossoff insisted he has no interest in a presidential bid, aiming to…Washington Examiner
• 14 Oct Ossoff says "zero interest in running for president" in Georgia debateDuring a Georgia Senate debate, incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff reaffirmed his "zero interest" in running for president in 2028, focusing instead on securing another term. The heated exchange with Republican challenger Mike Collins centered around economic issues and political ideology, with each candidate attacking the other's credibility and record. The debate, part of the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young series…CBS News
• 14 Oct In heated Georgia Senate debate, Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028During a debate organized by the Atlanta Press Club, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff from Georgia declared he would not run for president in 2028. In response to direct questioning, Ossoff emphasized his commitment to serving another six-year term in the Senate rather than seeking higher office. The heated exchange also touched on various political issues including tariffs, economic policy under former President…NBC News

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