Democratic senator says he has zero interest in running for president, as he debates Republican opponents

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, who has repeatedly said he has no interest in running for president in 2028, reiterated his position during a U.S. Senate debate in Georgia.

The Senate reiterates that it is not interested in running for the presidency in 2028

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Incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., who has repeatedly dismissed the prospect of a 2028 presidential bid, reiterated his stance Tuesday night in a Georgia U.S. Senate debate.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution senior political reporter Greg Bluestein pressed Ossoff on the issue during an Atlanta Press Club debate on the U.S. Senate floor at the Georgia Public Broadcasting studios.

"Senator Ossoff, you have said many times that you will not run for president in 2028, but your name continues to come up as a potential challenger," Bluestein said.

"Yes, I will," replied Ussef. I am not interested in running for president. I am not running for president.

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The Democrat faces Rep. Mike Collins, a Republican congressman who has served in the U.S. House since early 2023, in the Peach State race.

Collins backtracked during the debate, saying Ossoff "is running for president" and "will be your DSA candidate," apparently referring to the Democratic Socialists of America.

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Ossoff has served in the US Senate since early 2021.

While President Donald Trump has endorsed Collins, former President Barack Obama supports Ussef.

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