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Elections

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Ossoff Wins Crooked Con Straw Poll with 38% as Harris Crashes to 0.6%

Nov 10, 2026

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.'

▶ Source: Secular Talk

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Bill Maher: Ossoff, Beshear eyed as Democrats seek electable 2028 leaders

Nov 6, 2026

In a post-2026 midterm segment on Real Time with Bill Maher, the host and guests discussed early speculation on who might lead Democrats after strong midterm performance. Maher recounted party insiders and LA attendees buzzing about Sen. Jon Ossoff as a frontrunner, citing his large win in Georgia—a Trump-won state—and contrasted him with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, another red-state overperformer. The conversation covered an unusually open field with no incumbent, listing potential contenders including JB Pritzker, Gavin Newsom, and up to 30 others. Panelists noted conflicting signals: progressives citing wins in swing areas, moderates pointing to red-state successes. Sourcing was primarily Maher's anecdotal reporting from Washington Democrats and party insiders, with no named experts or graphics; the throughline was pragmatic electability ahead of 2028. The segment aired shortly after the 2026 elections, framing the discussion as the start of a fascinating sorting process for both parties.

▶ Source: Real Time with Bill Maher