Staff Reports
Well folks, buckle up for a wild ride as the Republican businessman Bernie Moreno snagged the victory in the Ohio Senate primary, all thanks to none other than the legendary former President Donald Trump and his loyal supporters! The Associated Press has spilled the beans that Moreno clinched the top spot with a solid 41.9% of support, leaving state Sen. Matt Dolan lagging behind at 36.3% and Secretary of State Frank LaRose trailing at 21.8%. It looks like Ohio is lining up for a showdown between Moreno and the vulnerable Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown this November, and you can bet your bottom dollar that it’s going to be one heated battle.
Now, let’s talk turkey. It seems like Moreno didn’t just stumble upon this victory by sheer luck. With the powerful backing of former President Trump and his gang, including the likes of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, Moreno proved that he’s got what it takes to shake things up in the political arena. Meanwhile, Dolan and LaRose were left scratching their heads as they mostly relied on local leaders for support. Hey, it’s a tough world out there, and you’ve got to have your ducks in a row to come out on top.
Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Ohio Senate Primary To Take On Vulnerable Dem Senatorhttps://t.co/XmX64UZmYo
— DC Enquirer (@DcEnquirer) March 20, 2024
The showdown was not just a walk in the park, amigos. This race turned into a high-stakes showdown with the candidates sparring over key issues like border security, abortion restrictions, and Ukraine funding. It was like watching a political thriller unfold as a whopping $54 million was pumped into ads for the Senate race alone. Dolan came in swinging with $19.1 million backing him up, but Moreno wasn’t far behind with $15 million in his corner. LaRose, on the other hand, had to make do with a modest $5.5 million. In politics, money talks, and it seems like Moreno and Dolan had their wallets well-stocked for the showdown.
As the dust settled, it was clear that Moreno and Dolan were neck and neck in the financial game, both boasting around $2.4 million in their war chests. LaRose, on the flip side, was left floundering with less than $600,000 to his name. Ouch! Looks like money can indeed make or break a campaign, and LaRose learned that lesson the hard way. Hang on to your hats though, because the real challenge lies ahead for Moreno as he gears up to face Brown, who’s already raking in the big bucks with a whopping $26.7 million under his belt this cycle. It’s going to be a David versus Goliath moment, folks, and we all know how that story goes.
The Senate race has been dubbed a “Toss-Up” by the Cook Political Report for 2024, putting it on par with other nail-biting contests across the country. Hold onto your hats, folks, because the political rollercoaster is just getting started, and it’s going to be one heck of a ride!
