{
  "id": 1905540,
  "title": "Ossoff tests Democrats' appetite for going low",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/ossoff-tests-democrats-appetite-for-going-low",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T09:20:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/08/19/ossoff-democrats-appetite-going-low"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent comment by Sen. Jon Ossoff has sparked a debate about the type of campaign Democrats will run in the 2028 presidential election. Trump's personal attacks on opponents have become commonplace in political discourse, and Democrats are grappling with whether to adopt a more dignified approach or engage in the same level of mudslinging. At a campaign rally, Ossoff went further than his usual sharp one-liners, accusing Trump of wanting to build a luxurious flying palace and insinuating a romantic relationship with Trump's 35-year-old aide, Natalie Harp. This led to a backlash, with Trump and his allies labeling Ossoff as a \"cuck loser\" and Republicans criticizing the comment as sexist. However, Democrats largely refrained from criticizing Ossoff. The incident highlights a growing divide among top Democrats over the level of personal attacks they're willing to engage in. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Ossoff have taken a more confrontational stance, while candidates like Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear have opted for a more restrained approach. While Ossoff's previous comments were effective, some experts argue that gratuitous remarks like the one about Harp were unnecessary. Nonetheless, Democratic candidates recognize that voters are tired of Trump's abrasive behavior and are eager for a more dignified alternative.",
  "summary": "The firestorm over Sen. Jon Ossoff 's suggestive remark about President Trump 's right-hand woman has raised a bigger question about the type of campaign Democrats will run in 2028. Why it matters: Trump has made schoolyard taunts and personal insults a staple of presidential politics. One of the big strategic calls for Democrats in 2028 is whether to fight on Trump's terms — or bet that voters…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}