Trump brands Moreno as a Romney imitator amid Ohio Senate race’s growing hostility
The Battle Intensifies: Trump Throws His Weight Behind Bernie Moreno in Ohio’s GOP Primary
In the bustling heart of Vandalia, Ohio, the political arena erupted with fervor as former President Donald Trump unleashed a verbal barrage in a highly charged Republican primary. The endorsement spotlight fell on Bernie Moreno, an ambitious entrepreneur swiftly rising in the ranks of GOP favor.
“He’s trying to become the next Mitt Romney, I think Mitt Romney is his hero,” Trump declared to an engaged crowd, painting rival Matt Dolan with the dreaded ‘RINO’ (Republican In Name Only) brush. “He’s easily pushed around by the woke-left lunatics who renamed his family’s baseball team,” he continued, mocking the recent name change from the Cleveland Indians to the Cleveland Guardians, implying disqualification from senatorial candidacy.
A Tense Showdown Days Before the Primary
As Trump descended into Ohio, just three days shy of the pivotal Republican decision on whom to elevate against Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. The outcome of this race is seen as a decisive factor in the battle for Senate control.
Despite securing Trump’s nod, Moreno grapples to outpace Dolan, whose more centrist leanings have wooed some traditional party linchpins, among them Ohio’s Governor Mike DeWine. Meanwhile, a third candidate, Frank LaRose, lingers in third place, though his presence in recent polls could still sway the race’s direction.
The Eleventh-Hour Campaign Crossfire
Unwavering, Moreno zeroes in on Dolan, echoing Trump by dubbing his adversary a “wannabe Liz Cheney”—a nod to Cheney’s divergence from Trump post-January 6th. Conversely, Dolan’s camp skirts the mention of Trump, countering with accusations of Moreno’s inauthentic transformation to court presidential favor.
The primary was predestined for divisiveness, with over $35 million flooding into fierce advertising battles. Yet, the campaign’s mud-slinging ascended to new peaks, particularly after reports emerged of Moreno’s past email linkage to an adult site profile—a claim he vehemently denies as “desperate last-minute attack.”
- Dolan’s response has been cautiously muted.
- Pro-Dolan forces, however, have amplified the allegation.
- Moreno’s retaliation? A barrage of cease-and-desist letters resulting in the pullback of controversial ads from multiple stations.
Trump, battling the wind and a rebellious teleprompter, tactfully broached the contentious issue.
“You know, I didn’t think I’d say this because, you know, they’re doing a number on him just like they’ve done on everybody else,” he sympathized with the gathered crowd, drawing parallels with his own experiences under investigative scrutiny.
Yet, the heart of his message was clear: Moreno as the true conservative contender, poised to champion Trump’s agenda in Washington’s halls of power.
At this high-octane rally, Moreno wasn’t alone; a cadre of Republican notables stood with him, including Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), and Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH).
The battle lines are drawn, the gladiators set. As Ohio inches closer to its momentous decision, the question on everyone’s mind remains: Who will emerge victorious in this political clash of titans?
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