The Ohio representative is not exiting the race. Will it cost the House GOP?
Ohio Republican Representative Max Miller is refusing to exit his race despite serious allegations of abuse and domestic misconduct. The situation creates a political dilemma for the GOP, potentially jeopardizing their hold on his congressional seat.
Why it matters
The scandal highlights the intersection of personal conduct and political strategy, potentially impacting the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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A deadline came and went this afternoon that could shift the balance of power in Washington—and further rip apart a prominent political family. Today at 4 was the Ohio Republican Party’s last chance to replace Rep. Max Miller, a GOP congressman accused of abuse, on the November ballot. But Miller doesn’t want to go. He denies the allegations—including from his ex-wife, a U.S. senator’s daughter—and insists he’ll stay in the race. Miller’s stubbornness echoes Donald Trump’s scandal playbook, but it may also hand Democrats his seat. Here’s how.
Hold on—“Max Miller” sounds like a fictional Republican politician. Who is this guy?
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