The debate occurred as Georgia began early voting on Oct 13. Ossoff currently maintains a substantial lead in a contest that was once considered within reach for Republicans, with some betting markets pricing his chance of victory at 95%. In previous encounters, Ossoff pressured Collins to name a single vote he has cast against Trump, a request Collins did not answer during their first debate.
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Ossoff Denies Presidential Run in Once Reachable GOP Senate Seat
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Senator Jon Ossoff vowed to serve his full six year term if re-elected during a face-off with Representative Mike Collins at the Atlanta Press Club on Oct 14. Ossoff explicitly stated he has "zero interest" in running for president to focus on his Senate bid. During the exchange, Collins called Ossoff a "trust-fund kid" who prioritizes "clicks" over the state, while Ossoff continued to attack Collins' ties to white nationalism and the influence of Donald Trump on his candidacy.
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