Jon Ossoff Rules Out Presidential Run, Says He Is Seeking Senate Re-Election

Jon Ossoff said during a Tuesday debate that he is seeking Senate re-election, a position that echoes Barack Obama’s remarks 20 years ago.

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Jon Ossoff Rules Out Presidential Run, Says He Is Seeking Senate Re-Election

Democrat Jon Ossoff said during a debate Tuesday that he is pursuing re-election to the Senate rather than a presidential bid.

The New York Times noted that Barack Obama made a similar statement 20 years ago, drawing a historical parallel to Ossoff’s stated plans. That comparison does not establish that Ossoff will change course.

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