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‘Next Barack Obama’ becomes new clear frontrunner for 2028 presidential race
The Independent • • nation
Key Points:
- Democratic Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff secured a decisive victory in the midterm elections, winning 58.9% of the vote against Republican Mike Collins in a key battleground state.
- Ossoff's chances of becoming the Democratic presidential nominee have risen to 24%, a 9% increase in one day, and his odds of winning the 2028 presidential election have climbed to 18%.
- The 39-year-old senator has gained attention for his progressive-centrist appeal and strong oratory skills, drawing comparisons to former President Barack Obama.
- Ossoff's campaign aggressively criticized former President Donald Trump, accusing him of corruption and incompetence, and raised over $100 million in donations, fueling speculation about a 2028 presidential bid.
- His rising prominence challenges former frontrunner Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others like Gavin Newsom, who has seen a decline in his candidacy chances.
