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The Ohio representative is not exiting the race. Will it cost the House GOP?
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Key Points:
- Ohio GOP missed the 4 p.m. deadline to replace Rep. Max Miller on the November ballot despite serious abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and others, with Miller denying all claims and refusing to drop out.
- Miller, a former Trump aide and Marine Reserve corporal, faces accusations including physical abuse, a custody battle over their daughter, and an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation; some GOP leaders have called for his withdrawal, but others, including Trump, have not.
- Miller’s decision to stay in the race, mirroring Trump’s scandal resilience strategy, has turned his traditionally Republican seat into a potential Democratic pickup opportunity, with polls showing him trailing Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter.
- The situation highlights a broader political dilemma about whether voters will continue to tolerate serious allegations against elected officials, especially amid a polarized environment where party loyalty often outweighs personal conduct concerns.
