Politics · October 9, 2026
First Georgia Senate debate spotlights fight over Trump- and Biden-era policies

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Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican Representative Mike Collins held their first debate in the Georgia Senate race, focusing heavily on the economic and foreign policies of Presidents Biden and Trump. Ossoff attacked Collins for supporting Trump-era tariffs and questioning the 2020 election results, while Collins criticized Ossoff for supporting 'Bidenomics' and the 'Green New Deal,' linking them to inflation. The debate also touched on the war in Iran and personal allegations involving each candidate's family or donors.
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican Representative Mike Collins held their first debate in the Georgia Senate race, focusing heavily on the economic and foreign policies of Presidents Biden and Trump. Ossoff attacked Collins for supporting Trump-era tariffs and questioning the 2020 election results, while Collins criticized Ossoff for supporting 'Bidenomics' and the 'Green New Deal,' linking them to inflation. The debate also touched on the war in Iran and personal allegations involving each candidate's family or donors.
