A Georgia senator’s potential bid for the 2028 Democratic nomination is drawing attention—but his religious background is raising questions among party strategists amid growing divisions over Israel and the Gaza conflict. As Ossoff gains traction in early polling, his faith has become a point of discussion, highlighting how personal beliefs could intersect with the party’s evolving stances on foreign policy. The debate underscores broader tensions within the Democratic base, where views on the war and its implications continue to shape political dynamics. Whether this factor will ultimately influence his campaign remains an open question as the race takes shape.
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) has emerged as one of the most closely watched contenders in the initial polling for the 2028 Democratic primary. But one factor strategists say could be a challenge for the Georgia senator is his religion. Amid party tensions over Israel and the war in Gaza, Ossoff's rise is pushing an uncomfortable question to the...
