Kamala Harris Fails In Democratic Straw Poll As Jon Ossoff Surges

Former Vice President Kamala Harris won just 0.6% of the vote in a new Democratic straw poll this weekend. Jon Ossoff took the top spot with 38% support at the Crooked Con progressive convention. The New York Post reported the results from the event where about 1,000 voters cast their ballots.

Harris finished in 16th place, tied with Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin. This result marks a sharp drop for a candidate who led most early polls by double digits. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came in second with 17%, while Pete Buttigieg secured 14% of the votes.

The Rise of Jon Ossoff

Ossoff, a senator from Georgia, defeated his Republican opponent in a tough race last year. Despite his victory, he has stated he does not plan to run for the White House.

His strong showing in Georgia has made many Democrats see him as a future contender. He opposes some far-left ideas like Medicare for All and expanding the Supreme Court. RealClearPolitics data shows he sits in fifth place in national polling with 10.8% support.

Bill Maher Warns of Socialism

Meanwhile, host Bill Maher spoke out on Friday about the growing influence of socialists in the party. He argued that young Americans support socialism because schools failed to teach them its history.

Maher noted that Zohran Mamdani won the mayoralty in New York in 2025.

Maher believes the party is moving too far left on issues like housing. He warned that these groups want to take over the country before they start removing political enemies.

A Party in Conflict

While some activists cheer for the new left-wing leaders, others worry about the direction. Maher asked moderates to stand up and identify the shift in their party.

He suggested that programs like Social Security are fine but warned against expanding government control. The split between the old guard and the new left is now clear to voters across the nation.