Jon Ossoff, the once-rising star who came within spitting distance of winning a special election for the heavily Republican sixth congressional district in Georgia, has set his sights on a new prize: Sen. David Perdue’s (R-GA) seat.
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Ossoff intends to formally launch his campaign on Tuesday, joining three other Democrats who have already begun their campaigns. Ossoff already scooped up the endorsement of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA).
Ossoff rose to prominence in 2017 with his special election effort, a district that should have been a safe Republican hold but which ultimately cost $60 million as former Rep. Karen Handel (R-GA) pulled in proxies like President Donald Trump and then-Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI). Ossoff only lost by four points, and Lucy McBath snatched the seat in 2018.
Though Democrats have had little recent success winning statewide in Georgia, many are flocking to the two Senate opportunities, with Perdue up for reelection and Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA) deciding to retire.
I love that John Lewis endorsed him. Those stupid GOP assholes want to go at the Congressman, they’re most welcome to try.
Is he running for the special election or the full term seat or is it either/or at this point?
Good, glad to hear this. I always thought that Ossoff was a really good Dem candidate albeit not for that particular district (GA-6). He needs to keep at it.
Agreed. The immediate Lewis endorsement is a big deal in Georgia, of course. And it also discourages others for joining the race and, perhaps, gets an already-announced candidate or two to drop out and back Ossoff.