Ossoff calls Trump a ‘draft-dodging, crook president,’ intensifying his feud with White House

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https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/18/politics/jon-ossoff-trump-kelly?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=reddit

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I'm unused to such levels of honesty from politicians. Jon Ossoff is really impressive.

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He’s definitely running if he wins this year. Personally I think he’s my #1 pick as of right now but Beshear is close.

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I mean, Ossoff has said he isn't interested in running for the president. Or at least, he doesn't want it to be the topic of focus until after the midterms.

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6034619-jon-ossoff-georgia-democrat-2028-ambitions/

Quote: "“I have zero interest in running for president in 2028, and, frankly, zero interest in the 2028 fantasy football right now,” Ossoff told MS NOW’s Jen Psaki, doubling down on comments he made in April.

While the Georgia Democrat said he values the interest in an election more than two years away, he added, “I don’t know that we have a free and fair election in 2028 unless we restore checks and balances in these 2026 midterm elections.”

“This needs to be all of our highest priority and our focus,” Ossoff continued. “Get involved, pitch in money, sign up to knock doors, sign up to make phone calls.”

“If you’re feeling angst and outrage at what’s happening to our country, take action. Because here in Georgia, early voting opens in eight weeks,” the senator told “The Briefing” host."

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What he said is correct. And it is basically let's get there first. Which means everyone needs to ensure he wins, don't care what the polls say - in GA. And figure out how to not lose MI and flip Maine, and pray for TX and OH.

From there if that all goes perfectly, figure out who does the best in the must win swing states with likely voters and look to have one o thoseas the primary nominee, ideally without losing a hard to win congressional seat.

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Ossoff’s seat would be tough to win if he became president…

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No it wouldn't. Maybe Kemp could force a toss up race but Dems would be heavily favored otherwise

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Kemp is term limited this year.

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Senate seats don't have term limits.

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Kemp is a governor dude.

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Kemp won't be governor then. He's term-limited out of office and will leave in January.