Jon Ossoff's 2028 Chances Get Boost as Harris and Newsom Dip—New Poll
Summary
Senator Jon Ossoff’s support in early polls for the 2028 Democratic presidential race has increased, while backing for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom has decreased. No candidates have officially announced their 2028 runs yet, and Harris leads the polls.Key Facts
- Jon Ossoff’s support in one poll doubled from 3% to 7%, the only Democrat gaining in three consecutive polls.
- Kamala Harris leads with 24% support, followed by Gavin Newsom at 12%, and Pete Buttigieg at 9%.
- Ossoff has stated he has no interest in running for president in 2028.
- The poll surveyed 2,203 registered voters with a 2% margin of error during August 28-30.
- Opposition adviser Patrick Casale said Ossoff’s chances depend on the success of Democratic socialists in the 2024 midterms.
- Ossoff has recently criticized President Trump publicly, which drew attention.
- Other polls also show Harris as the likely front-runner in the Democratic 2028 race.
- No candidate in the poll has formally announced their 2028 presidential campaign yet.
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