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How George Clooney's Possible 2028 Dem President Picks Are Faring

Clooney is watching Ossoff, Pritzker and Beshear as possible 2028 Democratic contenders. Here’s how his three picks are faring.

George Clooney has expressed interest in three potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential election: Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Clooney, a prominent Democratic fundraiser, plans to wait until after the November midterm elections before endorsing any candidate.

Ossoff and Pritzker are both seeking reelection this year, while Beshear is not up for election in November. Clooney praised Ossoff's youth and new ideas, while also expressing support for Pritzker and Beshear. Current national polling shows Ossoff at 8.8 percent, Pritzker at 3.2 percent, and Beshear at 4 percent in the Democratic race.

Ossoff leads in hypothetical 2028 matchups against Republican candidates JD Vance and Marco Rubio, while Pritzker's support is significantly lower.

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