Ossoff: The next thing, or "Great White Hype" for Dems?

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1. Sun, 2 August 2026

   1 report
   • Axios21:30first to report
     Ossoff: The next thing, or "Great White Hype" for Dems?

     Jon Ossoff is having a moment. But some Democratic insiders are questioning whether he's the real deal — or if a few slickly produced videos are making him look like more of a political juggernaut than he is. Why it matters: The Georgia senator, 39, has catapulted into the 2028 conversation by making liberals on social media swoon over his viral clips of high-energy rallies and sharp takedowns of President Trump and Republicans. Our conversations with Democratic strategists in Georgia and...

2. Wed, 5 August 2026

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   • yahoo.com15:46
     Ossoff picks up Flake endorsement in Georgia Senate race

     Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) has garnered an endorsement from former GOP Sen. Jeff Flake (Ariz.) in his bid to keep his seat. “I’m still a conservative Republican. But character matters. And I want someone...

   • 13wham.com21:01
     Ex-GOP Senator Flake endorses Georgia Democrat Ossoff against MAGA challenger

     The Arizona Republican has taken issue with Representative Mike Collins's character.

     2 reprints

     • wsbt.com5 Aug, 21:01their copy
     • news3lv.com5 Aug, 21:01their copy
3. Mon, 10 August 2026

   2 reports
   • politicalwire.com12:12
     Jon Ossoff Targets Trump in Church Speech

     "Senator Jon Ossoff delivered a blistering attack on Donald Trump from a Black pulpit near Atlanta, casting his gaze beyond his Senate opponent to the U.S. president as the Georgia Democrat campaigns for a second

   • Bloomberg Politics15:50
     Ossoff Looks Beyond Senate Foe to Blast Trump in Georgia Speech

     US Senator Jon Ossoff delivered a blistering attack on Donald Trump from a Black pulpit near Atlanta, casting his gaze beyond his Senate opponent to the US president as the Georgia Democrat campaigns for a second term this November.

4. Thu, 13 August 2026

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   • Bloomberg Politics18:03
     Ossoff Taps Hamptons Donor Network as His Profile Rises for 2028

     Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia is slated to meet with political donors in the Hamptons later this month for his November reelection bid, a fundraising swing that will also allow the Wall Street set a chance to vet him as a potential 2028 presidential candidate.

5. Mon, 17 August 2026

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   • The Hill02:58
     Ossoff: 'Something uniquely despicable about lying a nation into war'

     Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Sunday took a swing at President Trump over the Iran war, saying he lied “the nation into a war.” During a Sunday rally in Atlanta, the Georgia Democrat went after Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for their management of the war against Iran. Ossoff said that that Trump “promised...

6. Tue, 18 August 2026

   5 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories08:45
     Inside Ossoff’s meticulously viral campaign

     Inside Ossoff’s meticulously viral campaign Politico Ossoff in 2028? Georgia senator isn't running, he says repeatedly USA Today Jon Ossoff wants more than a win against Mike Collins AJC.com Is Jon Ossoff the candidate Democrats have been waiting for? The Times Ossoff Taps Hamptons Donor Network as His Profile Rises for 2028 Bloomberg.com

   • Politico Europe09:07
     Inside Jon Ossoff’s meticulously viral campaign

     The Georgia Democratic senator is closely involved with all aspects of his campaign amid a tough reelection battle.

   • Google News - Top Stories12:00
     What we’re watching: Dems bank on Ossoff’s message discipline

     What we’re watching: Dems bank on Ossoff’s message discipline Politico Inside Ossoff’s meticulously viral campaign Politico Ossoff in 2028? Georgia senator isn't running, he says repeatedly USA Today Ossoff: ‘Zero interest’ in running for president in 2028 The Hill Jon Ossoff wants more than a win against Mike Collins AJC.com

   • The Hill12:08
     Ossoff: 'Zero interest' in running for president in 2028

     Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who has been floated as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, threw cold water on the idea in an interview Monday. “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...

   • wgxa.tv16:25
     Ossoff denies potential presidential future: 'Zero interest'

     The Georgia Democrat has raised his national profile with targeted attacks against President Donald Trump and his allies.

7. Thu, 27 August 2026

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   • NPR News09:00
     Jon Ossoff, usually a head down senator, has found a formula to excite Democrats

     Ossoff should be among the most vulnerable Senate incumbents this year. Instead, the Georgia Democrat has opened a steady lead in polls and is increasingly seen as a potential 2028 contender.

     1 reprint

     • wclk.com27 Aug, 09:00their copy
8. Sat, 29 August 2026

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   • newsbusters.org02:14
     NPR Turned on by Smeary Sen. Ossoff, Who's Figured Out 'Formula to Excite Democrats'

     Screenshot via 'PBS News Hour" Snapstream

9. Wed, 2 September 2026

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   • The Hill10:00
     Newsom avoids Georgia, and Ossoff, on southern tour

     When California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) kicks off a four-day swing through the South on Wednesday, one key state will be noticeably missing from his itinerary: Georgia. The state is home to one of the most pivotal Senate contests in November, where Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) is trying to win reelection. In the process of his midterm...

10. Wed, 9 September 2026

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    • rawstory.com12:50
      GOP panics as Dem's 'no-mercy campaign' suddenly threatens 20 years of red state control

      Georgia Republicans are on edge after a Democrat's Senate campaign has reshaped the state's political reality and threatened the House majority the party has held for more than 20 years.The question in Republican circles is no longer only whether Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) will beat Rep. Mike Collins (...

11. Tue, 15 September 2026

    2 reports
    • breitbart.com02:57
      Ossoff: 'Trump Is a Dangerously Corrupt and Incompetent Man'

      Monday on MS NOW'S "The Last Word," Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) said President Donald Trump is a "dangerously corrupt and incompetent man." Ossoff said, "We | Clips

    • The Hill12:01
      Ossoff: ‘Compromised’ Trump won’t regulate AI

      Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Monday said President Trump will likely not heed calls from technology leaders to implement guardrails on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) because of his family’s investments in the industry. The Georgia Democrat pointed to venture capitalist firm 1789 Capital, where Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. is a partner,...

12. Fri, 18 September 2026

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    • wtoc.com20:42
      Poll: Ossoff holds 4-point lead over Collins in tight Georgia Senate race

      A new Quantus Insights survey shows the Democratic incumbent leading 49% to 45% over his Republican challenger, with 5% of voters still uncommitted.

13. Mon, 21 September 2026

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    • Bloomberg Politics15:13edited after publishing ×2
      Jon Ossoff Is Proving Himself in Georgia

      Senator Jon Ossoff is leading in the polls and dominating in fundraising. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Mary Ellen Klas went to Athens, Georgia to see if his constituents think the senator has what it takes to solve voters' concerns. (Corrects the status of Jon Ossoff in the Senate.) (Source: Bloomberg)

14. Wed, 23 September 2026

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    • wctv.tv03:01
      Rep. Mike Collins makes Thomasville stop in Georgia US Senate bid, addresses Sen. Jon Ossoff’s allegations

      U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican candidate running to unseat the U.S. Senate incumbent Jon Ossoff, has responded to a recent call made by his opponent.

15. Sun, 27 September 2026

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    • The Hill10:00
      Jewish Democrats contend with another glass ceiling: Their religion

      Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) has emerged as one of the most closely watched contenders in the initial polling for the 2028 Democratic primary. But one factor strategists say could be a challenge for the Georgia senator is his religion. Amid party tensions over Israel and the war in Gaza, Ossoff's rise is pushing an uncomfortable question to the...

16. Mon, 28 September 2026

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    • The Hill15:37
      GOP chair of Georgia Peanut Commission backs Ossoff for Senate

      The Republican chair of the Georgia Peanut Commission is backing Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff (Ga.) in his bid for a second full term. “We don’t necessarily elect a party,” commission Chair Donald Chase told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I like to support people that I can get behind and believe in.” Chase, whom board members elected...

17. Thu, 8 October 2026

    2 reports
    • firstalert4.com11:00edited after publishing
      Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Mike Collins meet in first Georgia Senate debate

      previouslyLive tonight: Sen. Jon Ossoff faces Rep. Mike Collins in first statewide Senate debate

      Ossoff challenged Collins to defend his votes and support for Trump, while Collins portrayed the senator as too liberal for Georgia.

    • witn.com15:56
      Live tonight: Ossoff, Collins take the stage as Georgia Senate race heats up

      Georgia Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins meet for a live debate Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, airing on Atlanta News First and Gray Media stations across Georgia.

18. Fri, 9 October 2026

    9 reports
    • The Hill01:37
      Fiery Georgia Senate debate gets personal: 4 takeaways

      The first debate for Georgia Senate on Thursday evening quickly devolved into a string of personal attacks and campaign talking points as Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Mike Collins (R) wrestle for voters’ support in the closely-watched midterm race. The incumbent Democrat has maintained a lead over his GOP challenger in recent polling, but...

    • iheart.com06:40
      GA GOP Senate Candidate Blames Inflation On "Bidenomics"

      During a debate, Georgia Senate candidate Mike Collins blamed "Bidenomics" for inflation, while incumbent Jon Ossoff questioned Collins' support for Trump's tariffs. The debate focused on economic policies, with both candidates aiming to sway voters ahead of the upcoming election.

    • iheart.com06:40
      GA GOP Senate Candidate Blames Inflation On "Bidenomics"

      During a debate, Georgia Senate candidate Mike Collins blamed "Bidenomics" for inflation, while incumbent Jon Ossoff questioned Collins' support for Trump's tariffs. The debate focused on economic policies, with both candidates aiming to sway voters ahead of the upcoming election.

    • iheart.com06:40
      GA GOP Senate Candidate Blames Inflation On "Bidenomics"

      During a debate, Georgia Senate candidate Mike Collins blamed "Bidenomics" for inflation, while incumbent Jon Ossoff questioned Collins' support for Trump's tariffs. The debate focused on economic policies, with both candidates aiming to sway voters ahead of the upcoming election.

    • iheart.com06:40
      GA GOP Senate Candidate Blames Inflation On "Bidenomics"

      During a debate, Georgia Senate candidate Mike Collins blamed "Bidenomics" for inflation, while incumbent Jon Ossoff questioned Collins' support for Trump's tariffs. The debate focused on economic policies, with both candidates aiming to sway voters ahead of the upcoming election.

    • Google News - Top Stories08:38
      Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways

      Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways The New York Times Takeaways from Georgia Senate debate between Jon Ossoff, Mike Collins The Washington Post Midterm Election Updates: Democrats Tie Republican Opponents to Trump During Senate Debates The New York Times US midterms: key takeaways from Senate debates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine The Guardian Ossoff Says Mike Collins Would’ve Met John Lewis At Selma With A ‘Billy Club’ Yahoo

    • inquirer.com10:50edited after publishing
      Fiery Senate debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five takeaways

      A trio of debates in key Senate races on Thursday night underscored how fraught the midterms have become, as candidates in Maine, Michigan, and Georgia traded personal and heated attacks.

    • valdostadailytimes.com12:55
      Trump and accusations of extremism were dominant themes in Georgia's U.S. Senate debate

      The first debate between Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican nominee challenging him, centered on President Donald Trump.

    • timesfreepress.com22:00
      Collins, Ossoff trade personal insults during Georgia’s first US Senate debate

      Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Congressman Mike Collins came out swinging on the debate stage Thursday night, discussing topics like the economy, healthcare and data centers in between brutal insults ahead of the November election.

19. Mon, 12 October 2026

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    • fox5atlanta.com18:04
      Georgia U.S. Senate candidate: Rep. Mike Collins

      Collins was born and raised in Jackson, Georgia, where he still lives. He earned a business degree from Georgia State University. He and his wife, Leigh Ann, have 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren.

20. Tue, 13 October 2026

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    • PBS NewsHour21:00edited after publishing
      WATCH: Georgia's Ossoff and Collins face off in Senate debate

      previouslyWATCH LIVE: Georgia's Ossoff and Collins face off in Senate debate

      Sen. Jon Ossoff is scheduled to face Republican Rep. Mike Collins Tuesday in a debate for Georgia's key U.S. Senate race.

21. Wed, 14 October 2026

    10 reports
    • The Hill00:34
      Ossoff commits to 6-year Senate term amid 2028 speculation

      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 pledge his commitment to...

    • Google News - Top Stories01:08
      In heated Georgia Senate debate, Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028

      In heated Georgia Senate debate, Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028 NBC News Mike Collins Attacks Back: 7 Takeaways From the Second Senate Debate in Georgia The New York Times Trump’s foreign policy, Epstein and corruption allegations loom over Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa CNN Sen. Jon Ossoff: ‘I’m not running for president’ Politico Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways The Hill

    • nbcnews.com01:08
      In heated Georgia Senate debate, Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028

      Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent, pledged to serve a full term as he and Rep. Mike Collins, the GOP challenger, hit on similar themes as in their first debate last week.

    • Google News - Top Stories02:25
      Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways

      Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways The Hill Mike Collins Attacks Back: 7 Takeaways From the Second Senate Debate in Georgia The New York Times Trump’s foreign policy, Epstein and corruption allegations loom over Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa CNN Jon Ossoff Says He Has ‘Zero Interest’ in Running for President WSJ WATCH LIVE: Georgia's Ossoff and Collins face off in Senate debate PBS

    • Google News - Top Stories02:25
      Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways

      Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways The Hill Trump’s foreign policy, Epstein and corruption allegations loom over Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa CNN Ossoff rejects 2028 buzz amid bruising night of Senate debates Axios Mike Collins Attacks Back: 7 Takeaways From the Second Senate Debate in Georgia The New York Times Jon Ossoff Says He Has ‘Zero Interest’ in Running for President WSJ

    • The Hill02:25
      Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways

      Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Mike Collins (R) traded barbs in a Tuesday night debate, tangling over the Jeffrey Epstein files, the 2020 election and more. Ossoff, the only Senate Democrat running for reelection in a state President Trump won in 2024, tied his Republican opponent to the administration’s controversial tariffs and war in...

    • Google News - Top Stories03:58
      Mike Collins Attacks Back: 7 Takeaways From the Second Senate Debate in Georgia

      Mike Collins Attacks Back: 7 Takeaways From the Second Senate Debate in Georgia The New York Times Trump’s foreign policy, Epstein and corruption allegations loom over Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa CNN Ossoff commits to 6-year Senate term amid 2028 speculation WAVY.com Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways The Hill Ossoff rejects 2028 buzz amid bruising night of Senate debates Axios

    • Axios08:00
      Ossoff rejects 2028 buzz amid bruising night of Senate debates

      Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) delivered another debate performance tailor-made for social media Tuesday night, feeding the presidential speculation he insists is entirely misplaced. Why it matters: A darling of the Democratic internet and a favorite to win the party's nomination in 2028, Ossoff emphatically ruled out a White House bid and pledged to serve a full six-year Senate term if re-elected. "He is running. He's going to be your DSA candidate," Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins countered,...

    • Google News - Top Stories08:03
      Ossoff rejects 2028 buzz amid bruising night of Senate debates

      Ossoff rejects 2028 buzz amid bruising night of Senate debates Axios Mike Collins Attacks Back: 7 Takeaways From the Second Senate Debate in Georgia The New York Times Dem senator says 'zero interest in running for president' in debate with GOP opponent Fox News Trump’s foreign policy, Epstein and corruption allegations loom over Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa CNN Ossoff, Collins clash in second Georgia Senate debate: 4 takeaways The Hill

    • lifenews.com20:15
      Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms Support Abortions Up to Birth

      Students for Life of America (SFLA) and Students for Life Action (SFLAction) will bring the Pro-Life Generation to Cobb County, GA, on Saturday, October 17, as Democrat U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and Democrat gubernatorial nominee and pro-abortion candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms hold a joint campaign rally. Ossoff is seeking reelection to the U.S. Senate, where […]

22. Thu, 15 October 2026

    2 reports
    • The Hill15:30
      Ossoff: Georgia Republicans 'do not want the president to come'

      Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who is running for reelection, said Wednesday that Republicans in Georgia “do not want” President Trump to campaign for them in the Peach State. “I know for a fact, because I talked to some of the Republican officeholders, folks here in Georgia, Georgia Republicans do not want the president to come,"...

    • PBS NewsHour22:30
      Inside Georgia's Senate race and Collins's uphill battle against Ossoff

      President Trump will travel to Georgia on Friday to stump for Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins. Collins is in an uphill battle against incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Liz Landers visited Georgia for a closer look at that race.

23. Fri, 16 October 2026

    3 reports
    • krcrtv.com20:47
      Georgia Senate hopefuls spar over Ossoff's ambitions

      The Democratic incumbent insists he'd serve another full term. Republican Representative Mike Collins is ensuring voters think otherwise.

    • The Guardian World22:59
      Trump in Georgia falsely claims election of Jon Ossoff was illegitimate

      President appears at rally for struggling Mike Collins, dismisses critics and touts ‘most successful’ two-year run At a rally in north Georgia, Donald Trump again claimed that the 2020 election in Georgia was fraudulent, alleging that the election of US senator Jon Ossoff was illegitimate. Ossoff, who faces US congressman Mike Collins in November, does not represent Georgia’s values, Trump said. Continue reading...

    • Bloomberg Politics23:22
      Trump in Georgia Touts Manufacturing Gains as GOP Targets Ossoff

      President Donald Trump touted his economic policies as bringing a manufacturing boom to Georgia as he sought to rally voters in a state hosting a crucial US Senate race in November’s midterm election.

24. Sun, 18 October 2026

    1 report
    • Bloomberg Politics01:23
      Ossoff Hits GOP on Corruption, Predicts Growing Democratic Wave

      Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff staged the largest rally of his reelection campaign near Atlanta, repeatedly painting President Donald Trump as a “crook” whose policies have made life unaffordable for Americans.

25. Mon, 19 October 2026

    1 report
    • gpb.org12:45
      Ossoff and Bottoms hold joint rally in Cobb County

      Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms held a joint rally in Cobb County on Saturday night.

26. Tue, 20 October 2026

    1 report
    • breitbart.com01:12
      Ossoff: Not Enough to Contain Trump's 'Wickedness,' Dems Will Enact Reform Agenda

      On Monday's broadcast of MS NOW's "The Weeknight," Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) said it's not enough just to contain President Donald Trump's "wickedness," | Clips