Fingers crossed! I love listening to him with his assured, quiet, confidence. He speaks the truth from a place of strength. I hope everyone in Georgia is listening. Also, the rest of us. #HoldFast
This is someone that has calm directed self confidence. It is like listening to John F Kennedy speak.. measured, calm, no shouting or finger pointing or talking down to the audience. Obama was very much like that. This is a highly intelligent man that would do our country a great service if he were to become president. He studies his opponent and pays attention. What novel concept....We need more of that. I will definitely be watching from Florida..
Teri..."Studies his opponent and pays attention" ...that's IT...my friend...and it's why the hearing-room clips land. He's ALREADY read the file.
The Kennedy comparison...yeah...that's interesting...because that register went out of style for a while. Calm...reads as weak in a shouting era; right up UNTIL people get tired of the shouting...and all of the bullshit.
🍿It will be a fun watch, it already is. He is masterful in his simplicity, and directness of questions. By the way that picture is straight out of central casting lol.
His camera angles during his campaign have been absolutely spot on.
Kristine Antonivich..damn right! ."Straight out of central casting"...and notice...that's not an accident either. SAME instinct as hiring the presidential events firm.
The camera angle thing is LEGIT...and almost nobody mentions it. Somebody on that team knows EXACTLY what the hell they're doing...AND...what they're building...and it is NOT a Senate campaign.
I'm willing to risk failing BIG on this one. The pieces are all there for Jon.
What I find most important here is the warning against treating political events as isolated incidents. Democratic erosion rarely arrives as one dramatic rupture. It happens incrementally: a norm is violated, an institution is pressured, an abuse is rationalized, and eventually what once seemed unthinkable becomes routine.
That is why the details matter. The question isn’t simply who wins the next contest. It’s whether the institutions responsible for administering elections, enforcing laws, and limiting political power can continue to operate independently when those in power have an incentive to undermine them.
I’ve come to think that one of the greatest vulnerabilities of a democracy is our tendency to mistake familiarity for stability. Institutions can look intact while their capacity to resist political pressure is being hollowed out.
The answer isn’t panic. It’s attention. Watch the people who administer the rules. Watch who is pressuring them. Watch which violations are excused and which are punished. And watch how quickly the language changes from “this cannot happen” to “this is simply how politics works.”
By the time the latter becomes conventional wisdom, the damage is usually much further along than we realize.
This whole thing is getting verrrrry interesting! and I’m here for it. Wish the stakes weren't quite as high as they are because it produces a bit of stomach churn and… it’s fun at the same time.
The P.P.S. is what got my attention… I like what I’ve seen of Ossoff and face it, he’s easy on the eyes in addition to being very good at what he does. It all helps. The fact that he’s doing prez level stuff? I was not aware of that and it changes everything.
Add to all that, the candidates winning primaries right now skew younger and more progressive. The Dems that aren’t reading the tenor and temperature of the country are getting wiped out - the winds of change are blowing. In the meantime, am gonna do my best to get these younger, progressive candidates into office! (while keeping an eye on Ossoff and how he does in the election and beyond from my perch here in MI)
Jack, love this article and your analysis! It makes my heart hopeful and puts a big smile on my face. Thanks!
Ossoff is one of the few public figures I watch without a barf bag nearby. My graduate degree is in Composition and Rhetoric so I get what he is doing from the moment he begins. Side-by-siding him with Jeffries or Schumer would be nothing but side-splitting fun if the outcomes of their pathetic monologues and "strongly worded letters" weren't so tragic. Ossoff gives me permission and a reason to hope..... thanks, Jack for shining some light on this issue.
Thank you John , I’m now looking forward to see what happens with Ossof , I know very little about his politics but so far none of the Democrats that may be in the running , do I care for ! I think I spelled his name incorrectly
Ossoff’s speeches are similar to his questioning in a Senate hearing. Short sentences. Plain language He asks “have you seen it” or “have you heard it?” Gets the audience involved. And then goes for the jugular. And he has a knack for getting under Trump’s and a lot of other R’s skin. Dude has got it. FWIW I am a big fan of our other Senator here in Ga.
Ossify beat incumbent David Perdue in his senate election, citing erodes dubious investments during COVID. He is clearly not afraid to take on the Good ole Boys. I was a Georgia resident at the time Ossoff and Warnock won their Senate seats and both were impressive. An Ossoff/Warnock ticket would be fun to watch in 2028.
It would be better to see him shine in the Senate (with Kelly and hopefully Talarico) then spend the next two years fighting for the nomination. Particulalrly if the "Blue Wave/ Tsunami" swings the pendulum to more liberal Democrats in the House and Senate and the expected jokeying for the WH in 28. The presidential race in 28 will likely be a dustup between the MAGA heir and the AOC (or her wing) of the Dems, and for this reason, Ossoff's message and appeal to the South would get lost in the fighting.
I'd rather see him and others like him correct the excesses of the last two (four in 28) years then spend their time running for the WH. The real work that needs to be done is in the House and the Senate is a much needed change in the current leadership style and policies to those that will energize the Democratic base. Young bloods need to move the direction of the Democratic Party while moderating the excesses of the White House. And unless the Dems reach the unlikely level of veto-proof majorities in the Congress, the next two years will be all bluster and no progress. Majorities in the House and Senate will not fix the problems that the country faces while Trump and MAGA control the WH. In 28, the Dems will face MAGA's candidate's pitch, "Are you better off now, then you were in 24?" With the real likeliehood of Federal shutdowns, defaults and the resulting economic fallout, the next two years will likely look like a picnic compared to the last two from an economic standpoint. And all the hearings and resolutions and vetoed bills will do nothing to ease the economic pain. Remember, "It's the Economy, Stupid!"
So if Ossoff survives until 2032, then I think he stands a chance to show why he deserves the Oval Office. But 2028? My opinion, too soon and too risky.
I've seen Ossoff in action! He's got it! He knows the material, can read the room, and has real answers built on facts. He also heard him question in the hearings. Very leveled.
Fingers crossed! I love listening to him with his assured, quiet, confidence. He speaks the truth from a place of strength. I hope everyone in Georgia is listening. Also, the rest of us. #HoldFast
Sara...ALL great points. Yes...GEORGIA...I hope you ARE listening!
#HoldFast
-Jack
This is going to be fun to watch.
ADNK...it is. It really IS!
-Jack
This is someone that has calm directed self confidence. It is like listening to John F Kennedy speak.. measured, calm, no shouting or finger pointing or talking down to the audience. Obama was very much like that. This is a highly intelligent man that would do our country a great service if he were to become president. He studies his opponent and pays attention. What novel concept....We need more of that. I will definitely be watching from Florida..
#HOLDFAST
Teri
Teri..."Studies his opponent and pays attention" ...that's IT...my friend...and it's why the hearing-room clips land. He's ALREADY read the file.
The Kennedy comparison...yeah...that's interesting...because that register went out of style for a while. Calm...reads as weak in a shouting era; right up UNTIL people get tired of the shouting...and all of the bullshit.
Watch the MARGIN in November. That's the tell!
#HOLDFAST
-Jack
🍿It will be a fun watch, it already is. He is masterful in his simplicity, and directness of questions. By the way that picture is straight out of central casting lol.
His camera angles during his campaign have been absolutely spot on.
Kristine Antonivich..damn right! ."Straight out of central casting"...and notice...that's not an accident either. SAME instinct as hiring the presidential events firm.
The camera angle thing is LEGIT...and almost nobody mentions it. Somebody on that team knows EXACTLY what the hell they're doing...AND...what they're building...and it is NOT a Senate campaign.
I'm willing to risk failing BIG on this one. The pieces are all there for Jon.
-Jack
I’ll risk it, too!! Scoonch over and pass the popcorn. Luv me some Jon!
What I find most important here is the warning against treating political events as isolated incidents. Democratic erosion rarely arrives as one dramatic rupture. It happens incrementally: a norm is violated, an institution is pressured, an abuse is rationalized, and eventually what once seemed unthinkable becomes routine.
That is why the details matter. The question isn’t simply who wins the next contest. It’s whether the institutions responsible for administering elections, enforcing laws, and limiting political power can continue to operate independently when those in power have an incentive to undermine them.
I’ve come to think that one of the greatest vulnerabilities of a democracy is our tendency to mistake familiarity for stability. Institutions can look intact while their capacity to resist political pressure is being hollowed out.
The answer isn’t panic. It’s attention. Watch the people who administer the rules. Watch who is pressuring them. Watch which violations are excused and which are punished. And watch how quickly the language changes from “this cannot happen” to “this is simply how politics works.”
By the time the latter becomes conventional wisdom, the damage is usually much further along than we realize.
Ossoff is a peach. 🍑
#HOLDFAST
Of the highest sort!
I’ll be watching from the west coast. Ossoff is a good communicator, as is Pete B. We need more young politicians who are like that.
#HOLDFAST #OUTLAST #STANDFAST
This whole thing is getting verrrrry interesting! and I’m here for it. Wish the stakes weren't quite as high as they are because it produces a bit of stomach churn and… it’s fun at the same time.
The P.P.S. is what got my attention… I like what I’ve seen of Ossoff and face it, he’s easy on the eyes in addition to being very good at what he does. It all helps. The fact that he’s doing prez level stuff? I was not aware of that and it changes everything.
Add to all that, the candidates winning primaries right now skew younger and more progressive. The Dems that aren’t reading the tenor and temperature of the country are getting wiped out - the winds of change are blowing. In the meantime, am gonna do my best to get these younger, progressive candidates into office! (while keeping an eye on Ossoff and how he does in the election and beyond from my perch here in MI)
Jack, love this article and your analysis! It makes my heart hopeful and puts a big smile on my face. Thanks!
Young means even if he loses the 1st time, he can play the long game. GHWB had a long resume before being vp. It served him well.
Ossoff is one of the few public figures I watch without a barf bag nearby. My graduate degree is in Composition and Rhetoric so I get what he is doing from the moment he begins. Side-by-siding him with Jeffries or Schumer would be nothing but side-splitting fun if the outcomes of their pathetic monologues and "strongly worded letters" weren't so tragic. Ossoff gives me permission and a reason to hope..... thanks, Jack for shining some light on this issue.
Sorry Jack , not John ! I should not be typing now lol
Thank you John , I’m now looking forward to see what happens with Ossof , I know very little about his politics but so far none of the Democrats that may be in the running , do I care for ! I think I spelled his name incorrectly
John Osoff's demeanor reminds me of Mark Carney. Both powerful speakers who can relate to their audiences and speak the truth.
Ossoff’s speeches are similar to his questioning in a Senate hearing. Short sentences. Plain language He asks “have you seen it” or “have you heard it?” Gets the audience involved. And then goes for the jugular. And he has a knack for getting under Trump’s and a lot of other R’s skin. Dude has got it. FWIW I am a big fan of our other Senator here in Ga.
Ossify beat incumbent David Perdue in his senate election, citing erodes dubious investments during COVID. He is clearly not afraid to take on the Good ole Boys. I was a Georgia resident at the time Ossoff and Warnock won their Senate seats and both were impressive. An Ossoff/Warnock ticket would be fun to watch in 2028.
2028? Maybe not.
It would be better to see him shine in the Senate (with Kelly and hopefully Talarico) then spend the next two years fighting for the nomination. Particulalrly if the "Blue Wave/ Tsunami" swings the pendulum to more liberal Democrats in the House and Senate and the expected jokeying for the WH in 28. The presidential race in 28 will likely be a dustup between the MAGA heir and the AOC (or her wing) of the Dems, and for this reason, Ossoff's message and appeal to the South would get lost in the fighting.
I'd rather see him and others like him correct the excesses of the last two (four in 28) years then spend their time running for the WH. The real work that needs to be done is in the House and the Senate is a much needed change in the current leadership style and policies to those that will energize the Democratic base. Young bloods need to move the direction of the Democratic Party while moderating the excesses of the White House. And unless the Dems reach the unlikely level of veto-proof majorities in the Congress, the next two years will be all bluster and no progress. Majorities in the House and Senate will not fix the problems that the country faces while Trump and MAGA control the WH. In 28, the Dems will face MAGA's candidate's pitch, "Are you better off now, then you were in 24?" With the real likeliehood of Federal shutdowns, defaults and the resulting economic fallout, the next two years will likely look like a picnic compared to the last two from an economic standpoint. And all the hearings and resolutions and vetoed bills will do nothing to ease the economic pain. Remember, "It's the Economy, Stupid!"
So if Ossoff survives until 2032, then I think he stands a chance to show why he deserves the Oval Office. But 2028? My opinion, too soon and too risky.
Reasonable assessment. So many are ready to jump, though. We have reason for hope.
I've seen Ossoff in action! He's got it! He knows the material, can read the room, and has real answers built on facts. He also heard him question in the hearings. Very leveled.
It will be fun to watch!
#HoldFast