Source: Fox News
Summary
Ohio Rep. Max Miller will remain on the November ballot despite allegations of domestic abuse and pressure from fellow Republicans to step aside. The deadline for Miller to withdraw and allow Republicans to select a replacement has passed, effectively locking him in as the GOP nominee in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District. Miller has denied the allegations, which were made by his ex-wife Emily Moreno, the daughter of Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno. Sen. Moreno has publicly called on Miller to resign.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Miller stays in the race, despite mounting pressure from fellow Republicans. Sen. Moreno publicly called on his former son-in-law to resign from Congress. Miller denies the allegations, saying no court or agency has substantiated claims of abuse. The controversy comes as Republicans fight to protect their narrow House majority. Miller will face Democrat Brian Poindexter in November.
It’s now a familiar dance: allegations, denials, and a party’s struggle to respond.
Author: Evan Null
