Staff Reports
The Ohio GOP Senate primary is heating up and becoming quite the spectacle as the big day approaches. The stage is set for drama this Saturday as former President Donald Trump is poised to swoop in and shake things up even more. With the general election just around the corner, the race for the Republican nominee is in full swing and tensions are running high.
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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 16, 2024
The contenders, businessman Bernie Moreno, state Sen. Matt Dolan, and Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, are going at it tooth and nail. Accusations of flip-flopping on the Capitol riot and aggressive attacks have turned the race into a veritable bloodbath. Dolan went after Moreno, calling him a “political phony,” while Moreno threw shade at Dolan, comparing him to prominent Trump critics in the Republican Party. LaRose also didn’t hold back, calling out Moreno for his liberal ties and criticizing Dolan’s stance on guns and abortion.
But the drama doesn’t stop there. Moreno found himself in the crosshairs of an investigation into an Adult Friend Finder app account linked to his email. And to top it off, former Ohio Rep. Steve Stivers has deemed the attacks as “beyond the pale,” showcasing just how personal and intense this race has become.
A recent poll shows the state senator leading the pack, with Moreno and LaRose trailing behind. However, with a whopping 32% of voters still unsure, it’s anyone’s game. The coveted endorsement of Trump and his upcoming appearance in Ohio could very well tip the scales in favor of one of the candidates.
Surprisingly, Democrats have also joined the fray, launching a $2.5 million TV ad labeling Moreno as “too conservative for Ohio.” It’s clear that this race has become a battleground not just for Republicans, but for Democrats as well.
With the potential to flip the Senate hanging in the balance, the stakes are higher than ever. Republicans are eyeing the opportunity to seize control from the Democrats, and this contentious Ohio GOP Senate primary could be a deciding factor in the ultimate power shift.
