'He should resign': unease in Republican Max Miller’s Ohio district amid domestic abuse allegations
Voters in the red district are concerned with congressman’s alleged behavior and political future ahead of the midterms
TL;DR
- Registered Republican David Griffith is now voting Democratic due to allegations against Congressman Max Miller.
- Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, has accused him of domestic abuse, including pointing a gun at her and injuring their daughter.
- Senator Bernie Moreno, Emily's father, has publicly called for his son-in-law Max Miller to resign.
- Miller denies the abuse allegations and claims a campaign against him by the leftwing media and his ex-wife.
- Republicans in Miller's district are concerned, and the party has until August 12th to replace him if they choose.
- Polls indicated the district leans Republican, but Miller's political future is uncertain amid the scandal.
- Miller has faced previous allegations of violence towards women.
- Some Republican voters are reportedly disillusioned, with a significant number voting for independent or Democratic candidates in the primary.
- Political science experts suggest the scandal, combined with a potential midterm shift towards Democrats, could lead to the district flipping.