Five takeaways from blistering Georgia Senate debate between Ossoff and Collins

Key Moments From the Georgia Senate Debate Beween Ossoff and Collins

Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat, called his Republican opponent, Representative Mike Collins, a bigot. Mr. Collins called the incumbent a radical “trust-fund kid.”

Oct 9, 2026

Fiery Georgia Senate debate gets personal: 4 takeaways

The first debate for Georgia Senate on Thursday evening quickly devolved into a string of personal attacks and campaign talking points as Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Rep. Mike Collins (R) wrestle for voters’ support in the closely-watched midterm race. The incumbent Democrat has maintained a slight lead over his GOP challenger in recent polling,…

Oct 9, 2026

Five takeaways from blistering Georgia Senate debate between Ossoff and Collins

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) feuded in a fiery debate over personal scandal allegations and the Trump administration’s handling of top voter issues, including affordability, data centers, Iran, and immigration. Ossoff and Collins launched blistering attacks on each other’s character during their opening statements and throughout the hourlong faceoff inside Gray […]

Oct 9, 2026