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Sen. Jon Ossoff used a rally to attack President Trump’s priorities, accusing him of preferring to “travel with Natalie”—Trump’s longtime aide Natalie Harp—over governing, as sailors aboard the USS Lincoln face extended deployments; he contrasted the president’s leisure with his duties, while notes about Harp’s relationship drew media attention.
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff mocked President Donald Trump at a rally for his close relationship with 35-year-old aide Natalie Harp, calling out the president’s perceived obsession and contrasting his entourage with sailors at sea, while Haberman’s description of Harp as a “human binkie” underscored the dynamic; the White House did not comment.
A Fox News poll of 1,002 Georgia registered voters shows Democrat Jon Ossoff leading Republican Mike Collins 56% to 43%, helped by broad Democratic loyalty and cross-ethnic appeal (Black voters 87%, under-30 68%, independents 68%, moderates 66%, women under 45 66%). Collins leads with White evangelicals, White men without college degrees, and rural voters. Among Collins supporters, 89% are Republicans but only 56% say their vote is for Collins (44% say against Ossoff). Nearly a quarter of non-MAGA Republicans back Ossoff, while about 4% of MAGA supporters do. Ossoff’s favorability is 58% to 44% for Collins; inflation (40%) is the top issue, with Ossoff stronger on inflation, healthcare, and political divisions, and Collins stronger on immigration. The poll also notes some cross-ticket voting and a Georgia governor race where Bottoms leads 52-47. Margin of error ±3 percentage points.
Rep. Mike Collins won Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff and will face incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff in November; Collins, a businessman and former chair of a major Georgia credit union, ran on a conservative record, while Ossoff criticized him in response to the result.
Georgia Republicans finally named Mike Collins as their Senate nominee, but Jon Ossoff holds a massive fundraising edge (Ossoff about $60 million raised and $32 million cash on hand vs Collins’s $4.9 million raised and $1.2 million cash), leaving Collins with a steep path to victory. Democrats plan about $20 million in support, and GOP groups are scrambling to mobilize outside money after Collins’ win. The race will test GOP unity post‑primary, Trump’s endorsement momentum, and the battle to keep/flip Georgia in a pivotal 2026 contest.
Trump’s late endorsement helped Rep. Mike Collins defeat Kemp-backed Derek Dooley in the Georgia GOP Senate runoff, setting up a fall race against Democrat Jon Ossoff; in the governor’s contest, Rick Jackson—backed by both Trump and Kemp—defeated Jones. The results underscore Trump’s continued sway in GOP primaries but also show mixed outcomes for his nominees elsewhere, with Ossoff remaining a strong fundraiser in a competitive state and 2028 chatter already percolating as the 2026 cycle unfolds.
Georgia Democrats Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms promoted unity as Republicans battled in a runoff, underscoring a coordinated message ahead of a high-stakes race.
Georgia Republicans enter a bruising Senate primary with no clear front-runner, making a runoff likely while Democrats watch as Jon Ossoff maintains a fundraising edge; Rep. Mike Collins leads but faces a split field with Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley, the latter aided by Gov. Kemp, complicating the path to November and keeping Ossoff well-positioned to capitalize on GOP infighting.
Georgia Republicans are scrambling to nominate a candidate to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026, with debates featuring Rep. Mike Collins, Derek Dooley, and Rep. Buddy Carter; Gov. Brian Kemp is backing Dooley as the field narrows.
Derek Dooley, a former football coach and ally of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, has entered the Republican primary to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia, emphasizing his support for Trump and positioning himself as an outsider. The race is becoming increasingly crowded and contentious, with candidates vying for the Trump endorsement and navigating complex relationships with party leaders. Democrats see the primary chaos as beneficial for Ossoff's re-election prospects.
The Biden administration's $6 billion loan to Rivian for an electric vehicle plant in Georgia highlights a political divide over green energy incentives between Governor Brian Kemp and Senator Jon Ossoff. While Kemp criticizes federal incentives as market interference, Ossoff supports them as crucial for economic development. This issue could become a focal point in a potential 2026 electoral clash between Kemp and Ossoff, especially as federal policies on clean energy face potential rollback under a Trump administration.
The recent U.S. Senate vote on military assistance to Israel, opposed by Senator Jon Ossoff, highlights the political challenges he faces as Georgia's first Jewish senator amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Ossoff's stance, which aligns with a more cautious approach to arms sales, has drawn criticism from both Republicans and pro-Israel groups, potentially impacting his 2026 reelection campaign. This situation underscores the broader political dynamics in Georgia, where Republicans are poised to scrutinize Ossoff's every move in the lead-up to the next election cycle.
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia expressed frustration with the unacceptable delays in mail delivery, citing constituents' struggles with receiving prescriptions, paying rent, and conducting business. The USPS has tracking data available on its website, showing that mail delivery in Georgia has significantly slowed, with only 42.48% of mail arriving on time and taking an average of 4.9 days to deliver, compared to 2.6 days a year ago. The public can access this data to monitor delivery performance by state and region, but specific ZIP Code details are not provided.
Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff scolded USPS chief Louis DeJoy during a Senate committee hearing over nationwide postal delays, emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the impact on constituents, including delayed medications and bills. The Postal Regulatory Commission found alarming issues with service performance, finances, and efficiency, affecting Georgia, Virginia, and Texas. DeJoy attributed the issues to outdated infrastructure and underfunding, promising improvements in 60 days. Senators demanded transparency and specific information from DeJoy, expressing concern over the impact of facility upgrades on delivery times.