Ossoff debates empty podium as Perdue refuses to participate

Democrat Jon Ossoff debated an empty podium on Sunday night, repeatedly blasting his opponent, Georgia Sen. David Perdue (R), for refusing to participate in the debate.

Ossoff and Perdue are facing off in one of the two Jan. 5 Senate runoffs in in the Peach State.

Atlanta’s Fox5 evening anchor Russ Spencer, who moderated the debate, introduced the candidates, with the camera showing an empty podium as he introduced Perdue. Spencer explained that the Georgia senator “declined to participate."