Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio Says Rep. Max Miller Should Leave House and End Fall Campaign
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into allegations of domestic violence and drug use as Miller says he will stay in the race.
- On Thursday, Republican Ohio Sen. Jon Husted called on Republican Ohio Rep. Max Miller to resign from Congress and abandon his reelection bid amid domestic violence allegations.
- The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into allegations Miller denies after he requested the probe on Tuesday, seeking to clear himself of domestic abuse claims from ex-wife Emily Moreno.
- Republican Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno denounced his former son-in-law as "unfit to serve" on Sunday, while Donovan O'Neil, state director of Americans for Prosperity-Ohio, labeled Miller "unfit to serve" Thursday.
- Despite mounting pressure and President Donald Trump cautioning Miller of an "uphill battle," the congressman insists he will remain on the ballot facing Democrat Brian Poindexter.
- Under Ohio law, Miller must withdraw by Saturday to allow time for the replacement process before the 4 p.m. Monday deadline for setting candidates on the November ballot.
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Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio says Rep. Max Miller should leave House and end fall campaign
Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio is calling on Rep. Max Miller to resign his House seat and abandon his fall reelection bid.
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