Overview
- Sen. Jon Ossoff held a joint rally with Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms at The Tabernacle on Sunday, May 31, to energize supporters for his 2026 reelection bid.
- Ossoff used sharp language about President Donald Trump, calling him "a failed president and a national disgrace," and labeled both Republican runoff contenders, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley, as "Trump puppets."
- Democrats tied national corruption themes to local pocketbook issues at the event by highlighting rising insurance premiums, grocery and utility costs, and pledging to pursue Medicaid expansion.
- The party is targeting immediate vulnerabilities for Republicans: the Office of Congressional Conduct has referred an inquiry into Rep. Mike Collins to the House Ethics Committee and reporting has linked Derek Dooley to pay‑to‑play questions involving his brother’s company CENTEGIX.
- Campaign clips from the rally have gone viral online, and Democrats hope the joint appearances and messaging will boost turnout and influence the June 8–12 early voting period and the June 16 runoff outcomes.