Ossoff Wins Crooked Con Straw Poll with 38% as Harris Crashes to 0.6%
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Summary
The broadcast discusses the early 2028 Democratic presidential race, noting outreach to James Clyburn by several candidates including Ossoff, Shapiro, and Beshear. It covers a Crooked Con straw poll where Sen. Jon Ossoff led with 38.4%, followed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 16.6% and Pete Buttigieg at 13.9%, with Kamala Harris at 0.6%. Kyle Kulinski praises Ossoff's prosecutorial style and appearance but warns his voting record is too conservative on issues like minimum wage, Medicare for All, ICE funding, Israel aid, and the Laken Riley Act, comparing him unfavorably to consistent progressives. The segment cites recent polls showing strong support for Medicare for All (60-88% among Democrats) and argues the party must nominate someone delivering major change rather than 'Obama 2.0.'
Editorial Assessment
The core poll results and many specific votes cited are accurate, though the segment mistakenly attributes several Fetterman votes (e.g., the Medicaid immigrant cut and some absences) directly to Ossoff without clarification. Viewer perception is skewed by heavy emphasis on Ossoff's past opposition to Green New Deal, Medicare for All, and abolishing ICE from his 2019-2020 campaign, while downplaying his more recent balanced record on Israel (including votes to block certain arms) and opposition to some Trump-era immigration enforcement. Missing context includes that this is an unscientific straw poll of progressive conference attendees, not a representative Democratic primary sample, where Ossoff trails in broader surveys; Ossoff has not announced a 2028 run and recently affirmed finishing his Senate term. The rhetorical push for 'ending support for Israel' and abolishing ICE reflects a left-wing activist viewpoint not shared by the broader party. Clyburn corruption claims are supported by a recent ProPublica report on an FBI probe involving pay-for-play allegations.
Key Moments
Jon Ossoff leads Crooked Con straw poll with 38.4%, AOC second at 16.6%, Harris at 0.6%
Confirmed across multiple reports including Crooked Media, New York Post, and Mediaite; ~990-1,000 votes cast.
Ossoff does not sponsor minimum wage increase, Medicare for All, or college for all; voted to fund ICE and NDAA
Early campaign positions (2019-2020) opposed several progressive priorities; Ossoff has since voted against some ICE funding measures and maintains a moderately left record overall.
Ossoff voted yes on cutting Medicaid for states covering immigrants with certain offenses, to the right of 91% of Democrats
This specific vote aligns with Fetterman's record (with Cortez Masto and Hassan); no direct evidence Ossoff cast this vote.
Ossoff voted for the Laken Riley Act, which eliminates due process for immigrants
Ossoff was one of 12 Democrats voting for the bill in 2025; it mandates detention for certain noncitizens arrested for specific crimes.
Recent polls show 60-66% overall and 88% of Democrats support Medicare for All
KFF September 2026 poll found 66% overall support and 84% among Democrats; other 2026 surveys (GQR, Axios-Ipsos) show similar or slightly lower figures in the 60% range.
Notable Concerns
- Conflation of Fetterman and Ossoff voting records on multiple issues including Medicaid cuts and certain absences
- Overlooks that the straw poll reflects a self-selected progressive audience rather than the full Democratic electorate
- Presents abolition of ICE and ending Israel support as non-controversial despite being divisive even among Democrats
Sources Consulted
- Kamala Harris Gets 0.6% in 2028 Straw Poll
- Kamala Harris is a huge loser in new Dem straw poll as Ossoff leads
- Current and Historical Public Opinion on Medicare-for-All
- How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation
- Jon Ossoff's Full Voting Record on Israel/Palestine
- The 12 Democrats Who Voted to Give Trump a Huge Win on Immigration
- Jon Ossoff Scorecard
- Jon Ossoff (D) for Georgia U.S. Senate, 2026