Ossoff Dismisses 2028 Buzz Amid Late-Night Senate Debate

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Tuesday night staged another social-media-friendly debate performance, feeding speculation about a presidential run that he insists is entirely misplaced. Why it matters: Ossoff, a favorite of online Democrats and a potential contender for the party's 2028 nomination, firmly rejected the idea and pledged to serve a full six-year Senate term if reelected.

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) delivered another debate performance Tuesday night designed for social media, feeding presidential speculation he insists is completely misplaced. Why it matters: A darling of the Democratic internet and one of the favorites to win the party's 2028 nomination, Ossoff flatly rejected a White House bid and pledged to serve a full six-year term in the Senate if re-elected.