A Trump attack on Jon Ossoff in Thursday night's address could fuel the first Jewish presidency
Ossoff “might be the Democrat that can thread the needle because even though he’s Jewish, he’s very critical of the Israeli government, very critical of Benjamin Netanyahu," said Messersmith
Assessment
The speculation that a Trump attack on Jon Ossoff during a Thursday address could boost Ossoff's prospects ties his Jewish identity to a potential path to the presidency. The comment from Messersmith suggests Ossoff's criticism of Israel and Netanyahu might make him electable despite his faith, a calculation that highlights shifting political dynamics around Jewish candidates. It remains to be seen whether such an attack would actually consolidate support for Ossoff or backfire.