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79. I've known him for almost ten years.

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 08:55 PM

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He was at my “Marks and Johns” dinner a few years ago. We haven’t sat down for dinner in a year, but we keep in regular touch. I’ve been a supporter of his since his unsuccessful run for the House almost ten years ago. I was over the moon when he made it into the Senate.

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

I think he has the "it" factor senseandsensibility Monday #1

I'd support him MustLoveBeagles Monday #2

I agree whathehell Monday #41

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

I don't either but I like him MustLoveBeagles Monday #5

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

Do you have a preferred candidate? mr715 Monday #7

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

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

Do tell. MineralMan Monday #13

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

Maybe we should consider Oprah MineralMan Monday #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 Monday #24

Colour me intrigued Fiendish Thingy Monday #6

No worries. We got this. BannonsLiver Monday #9

More insults? MineralMan Monday #14

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

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

Relatively, yes. MineralMan Monday #12

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

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

Look. I think it is far too early to MineralMan Monday #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 Monday #47

OK MineralMan Monday #52

I'd probably stop there too. BannonsLiver Monday #57

Would you? MineralMan Monday #61

Well, hes not saying anything MineralMan Monday #53

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

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

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

See? We agree. MineralMan Monday #72

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

Maybe he could get reelected first. MineralMan Monday #15

He seems to be doing pretty well. BannonsLiver Monday #18

I hope he wins. MineralMan Monday #19

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

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

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

It led with that, though. MineralMan Monday #21

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

Candidate du jour.... MineralMan Monday #23

I have no issues with "candidates du jour" at this phase TheProle Monday #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 Tuesday #103

Perfect, kentuck. democrank Monday #42

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

We have a great roster to choose from senseandsensibility Monday #27

I'm a Californian but of moonscape Monday #59

He also voted to enable ICE detentions MineralMan Monday #63

Big oof! TVguyCards Monday #87

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

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

How about we get through November first Raven123 Monday #30

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

I read Sen Jon Ossoff actually said Cha Monday #65

That's what I heard from him DFW Monday #74

How very Cool! You actually Cha Monday #77

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

Aww, good to know. I remember Cha Monday #83

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

How about we not get oversensitive? whathehell Monday #46

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

Less the people who find his voting LuvLoogie Monday #31

Agree. MineralMan Monday #33

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

But performative opposition to ICE LuvLoogie Tuesday #102

He and Beshear would be strong JBTaurus83 Monday #32

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

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

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

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

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

He'd be an outstanding candidate. BannonsLiver Monday #38

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

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

No one would be worse than Trump. kentuck Monday #44

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

An Ossoff/Bashear ticket would be amazing Akakoji Monday #50

The POTUS and VP can't be from the same state DFW Monday #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 Tuesday #92

His campaign posts great videos on YouTube tishaLA Monday #51

Might I suggest a minor edit? DFW Monday #76

What I posted is corect, actually tishaLA Monday #89

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

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

If it's any help DFW Monday #78

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

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

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

Would absolutely consider him Sympthsical Monday #67

One of the better names mentioned for 2028 fujiyamasan Monday #69

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

So far, anyway DFW Monday #80

How lucky are we to have a direct Cha Monday #85

That's relative lol! DFW Monday #86

The Marcs and Johns Dinner DFW Tuesday #93

Ohh, Thank you so much for Cha Tuesday #94

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

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

If it is of any help or interest DFW Monday #84

Everyone? Polybius Monday #73

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

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

This is why we have a primary Buckeyeblue Tuesday #96

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