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Ossoff says "zero interest in running for president" in Georgia debate

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Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Mike Collins traded attacks over the 2020 election and alleged connections to white nationalists. Ossoff also pushed back on speculation that he could run for president in 2028.

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  1. NOTUS

    Jon Ossoff Pledges to Serve a Full Term if He’s Reelected (opens NOTUS)

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    The Democratic senator said he has “zero interest” in running for president as buzz about a potential 2028 campaign grows.

  2. The Hill

    Ossoff commits to 6-year Senate term amid 2028 speculation (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who has been floated as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, committed on Tuesday to serving a full Senate term as he reiterated “zero interest” in a White House campaign. “Yes, I will,” Ossoff said during a Tuesday debate as he runs for Senate reelection, when asked to …

  3. Bloomberg

    Ossoff Pledges He Won’t Run for President Despite Strong Polling (opens Bloomberg)

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    Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff pledged to serve out a full six-year term if he wins in November, a commitment that — if he holds to it — would rule out a potential presidential bid in 2028.

  4. NBC News

    In heated Georgia Senate debate, Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028 (opens NBC News)

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    Sen. Jon Ossoff said Tuesday night during a debate that he will not run for president in 2028.

  5. Politico

    Ossoff says he has ‘zero interest in running for president’ (opens Politico)

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    The Georgia senator committed to serving out a full six-year term should he win in November — his most forceful rejection of 2028 rumors yet.

  6. CBS News

    Ossoff says "zero interest in running for president" in Georgia debate (opens CBS News)

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    Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Mike Collins traded attacks over the 2020 election and alleged connections to white nationalists. Ossoff also pushed back on speculation that he could run for president in 2028.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Ossoff denies 2028 plans, commits to six-year Senate term if reelected (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) reaffirmed his commitment to serve out his full Senate term if reelected, once again quashing speculation that he is eyeing a 2028 presidential bid. Ossoff was pressed on the possibility of running for president during a debate against his Senate opponent, Rep.

  8. Breitbart News

    Georgia Debate: Far-Left Jon Ossoff Has ‘Zero Interest in Running for President' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Far-left incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) denied having 2028 presidential ambitions on Tuesday night and committed to serving a full six-year term if he is reelected.

  9. Fox News

    Dem senator says 'zero interest in running for president' in debate with GOP opponent (opens Fox News)

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    Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has repeatedly indicated that he is not interested in running for president in 2028, reiterated his position during a Georgia U.S. Senate debate.

  10. MS Now

    Sen. John Ossoff again says he won’t run for president in 2028 (opens MS Now)

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    The Georgia senator, a rising Democratic star who is seeking reelection, said during a debate that he has “zero interest” in the Oval Office.

  11. The Guardian

    Jon Ossoff’s rise to US Senate was meteoric – how high can he go? (opens The Guardian)

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    The media-savvy Democratic senator is defying predictions of a tight re-election battle. But he insists he has ‘zero interest’ in a presidential run in 2028 Jon Ossoff has “zero interest” in running for president in 2028, he declared during a debate this week.

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