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36. Ossoff needs to tamp down all these '28 presidential rumblings and focus on getting re-elected in Georgia.

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 04:55 PM

Jun 15

I think he'd be a great candidate from what I know about him and listening to him speak, but first he's got to win in Georgia if he wants to be taken seriously.

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Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President [View all] applegrove Jun 15 OP

I think he has the "it" factor senseandsensibility Jun 15 #1

I'd support him MustLoveBeagles Jun 15 #2

I agree whathehell Jun 15 #41

Couldn't agree more. He's got it all, including yorkster Jun 15 #3

I don't either but I like him MustLoveBeagles Jun 15 #5

"Everyone" is a bit of an overstatement. (I'm not in that group.) QueerDuck Jun 15 #4

Do you have a preferred candidate? mr715 Jun 15 #7

Not yet. It's still early. But this "endorsement" reeks of overconfidence. QueerDuck Jun 15 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Jun 15 #10

Do tell. MineralMan Jun 15 #13

Given your response to the OP and your bizarrely hostile feelings toward a leading Democrat. BannonsLiver Jun 15 #20

Maybe we should consider Oprah MineralMan Jun 15 #22

So you're comparing a very bright, soon to be twice elected U.S. Senator in a red state, to a talk show host? BannonsLiver Jun 15 #24

Colour me intrigued Fiendish Thingy Jun 15 #6

No worries. We got this. BannonsLiver Jun 15 #9

More insults? MineralMan Jun 15 #14

"Handsome' with a "beautiful' wife, eh? MineralMan Jun 15 #8

So you're otherwise unfamiliar with Ossoff? BannonsLiver Jun 15 #11

Relatively, yes. MineralMan Jun 15 #12

It really feels like you have a problem with Senator Ossoff mountain grammy Jun 15 #29

It's bizarre that you'd take that out on Ossoff rather than Michelle Goldberg. BannonsLiver Jun 15 #43

Look. I think it is far too early to MineralMan Jun 15 #45

I don't buy into the idea that what we say here matters that much in real life when it comes to impacting elections. BannonsLiver Jun 15 #47

OK MineralMan Jun 15 #52

I'd probably stop there too. BannonsLiver Jun 15 #57

Would you? MineralMan Jun 15 #61

Well, hes not saying anything MineralMan Jun 15 #53

Neither is anyone else other than Newsom who has said he's considering it. BannonsLiver Jun 15 #56

I'll decide as i please, thanks. MineralMan Jun 15 #60

Pretty sure that's what I said. BannonsLiver Jun 15 #66

See? We agree. MineralMan Jun 15 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author MineralMan Jun 15 #54

Maybe he could get reelected first. MineralMan Jun 15 #15

He seems to be doing pretty well. BannonsLiver Jun 15 #18

I hope he wins. MineralMan Jun 15 #19

Fun dayn moyl zu Got's oyem. maxsolomon Jun 15 #68

Whereas I initially shared your pessimism about Jon's re-election DFW Jun 16 #91

Nowhere in the article above did it say that being handsome is his senseandsensibility Jun 15 #16

It led with that, though. MineralMan Jun 15 #21

He would be near the top of all the lists, in my opinion. kentuck Jun 15 #17

Candidate du jour.... MineralMan Jun 15 #23

I have no issues with "candidates du jour" at this phase TheProle Jun 15 #26

Why go out of your way to be such a killjoy? Why does it trouble you to witness optimistic indulgence for our future? msfiddlestix Jun 16 #103

Perfect, kentuck. democrank Jun 15 #42

Maybe, sure. But I'm with Gavin Newsom. He's already got his gloves off and he knows how to mock ffr Jun 15 #25

We have a great roster to choose from senseandsensibility Jun 15 #27

I'm a Californian but of moonscape Jun 15 #59

He also voted to enable ICE detentions MineralMan Jun 15 #63

Big oof! TVguyCards Jun 15 #87

Doesn't help him, for sure. MineralMan Jun 16 #95

I'd be interested in seeing him run, depending on how he does in his reelection campaign. NNadir Jun 15 #28

How about we get through November first Raven123 Jun 15 #30

Ossoff needs to tamp down all these '28 presidential rumblings and focus on getting re-elected in Georgia. sop Jun 15 #36

I read Sen Jon Ossoff actually said Cha Jun 15 #65

That's what I heard from him DFW Jun 15 #74

How very Cool! You actually Cha Jun 15 #77

I've known him for almost ten years. DFW Jun 15 #79

Aww, good to know. I remember Cha Jun 15 #83

Yes he needs to get the media to stop writing and talking about him. BannonsLiver Jun 16 #97

How about we not get oversensitive? whathehell Jun 15 #46

The media's obsession over possible presidential candidates Raven123 Jun 15 #82

Less the people who find his voting LuvLoogie Jun 15 #31

Agree. MineralMan Jun 15 #33

Wouldn't affect my decision one bit. BannonsLiver Jun 16 #98

But performative opposition to ICE LuvLoogie Jun 16 #102

He and Beshear would be strong JBTaurus83 Jun 15 #32

I think Beshear and he have similar strengths in that senseandsensibility Jun 15 #35

The media is going to diss the Democratic ticket no matter what RazorbackExpat Jun 15 #90

Not to mention he is also a great speaker. Fil1957 Jun 15 #34

Sadly, he may not get elected. Why? He's Jewish. mwmisses4289 Jun 15 #37

True, but many also said that about Obama.. whathehell Jun 15 #48

He'd be an outstanding candidate. BannonsLiver Jun 15 #38

He definitely has the charisma and make no mistake, we are gonna need charisma. FascismIsDeath Jun 15 #39

We've got a deep bench this cycle Torchlight Jun 15 #40

No one would be worse than Trump. kentuck Jun 15 #44

i was saying just that last time I hear him MadameButterfly Jun 15 #49

An Ossoff/Bashear ticket would be amazing Akakoji Jun 15 #50

The POTUS and VP can't be from the same state DFW Jun 15 #75

They can but the electors of that state could not vote for both the president and VP and in a close election that could Midwestern Democrat Jun 16 #92

His campaign posts great videos on YouTube tishaLA Jun 15 #51

Might I suggest a minor edit? DFW Jun 15 #76

What I posted is corect, actually tishaLA Jun 15 #89

I like him... not sure if he clicks the charisma button though. WarGamer Jun 15 #58

His debate against an empty podium was pretty good. mr715 Jun 15 #62

If it's any help DFW Jun 15 #78

IMHO... the Left is desperate for a progressive populist. WarGamer Jun 16 #100

Whatever "the Left" is desperate for DFW Wednesday #104

He's a no for me due to his Laken Riley Act yes vote LuvLoogie Jun 15 #64

Would absolutely consider him Sympthsical Jun 15 #67

One of the better names mentioned for 2028 fujiyamasan Jun 15 #69

I've liked Sen Jon Ossoff ever since Cha Jun 15 #70

So far, anyway DFW Jun 15 #80

How lucky are we to have a direct Cha Jun 15 #85

That's relative lol! DFW Jun 15 #86

The Marcs and Johns Dinner DFW Jun 16 #93

Ohh, Thank you so much for Cha Jun 16 #94

That is Jon Ossoff between my brother and me, and Hick and Robin on the right DFW Jun 16 #99

Either Ossoff or Mark Kelly would be excellent! eom Exp Jun 15 #71

If it is of any help or interest DFW Jun 15 #84

Everyone? Polybius Jun 15 #73

Most of the people I've talked to in my group of friends tavernier Jun 15 #81

Why don't we see if he holds his Senate seat first? LudwigPastorius Jun 15 #88

This is why we have a primary Buckeyeblue Jun 16 #96

Liked him the moment I saw him when he first ran. Nobody else seemed to think allegorical oracle Jun 16 #101