{"id":2202287,"date":"2024-03-19T21:55:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T01:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-backed-moreno-defeats-old-guard-rival-in-bitter-ohio-senate-race\/"},"modified":"2024-03-19T22:00:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T02:00:36","slug":"trump-backed-moreno-defeats-old-guard-rival-in-bitter-ohio-senate-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-backed-moreno-defeats-old-guard-rival-in-bitter-ohio-senate-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump-endorsed Moreno triumphs over traditional foe in contentious Ohio Senate clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-backed-moreno-defeats-old-guard-rival-in-bitter-ohio-senate-race%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2202287&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Trump-Backed Triumph: Bernie Moreno\u200b Wins Ohio Senate Primary<\/h2>\n<p>In a \u2064twist\u2063 defining \u200bOhio&#8217;s political\u2064 theatre, <strong>Bernie Moreno<\/strong>, the candidate championed \u2064by former President \u2062Donald\u2064 Trump, sealed a decisive victory in the Republican \u200dSenate\u2062 primary. It&#8217;s a major win both for Moreno\u200c and for Trump&#8217;s continued influence within the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<h3>The Battle \u200cfor Ohio: Moreno vs. Dolan<\/h3>\n<p>As the race heated up, it seemed poised\u2064 to be a \u2064nail-biter. Yet, on Tuesday night, the anticipation was cut short as \u200cMoreno emerged with a \u2064commanding lead \u2062that continued to\u200d grow past\u2064 the halfway mark\u200d of the vote count.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>With over half \u200bthe votes tallied, \u2064Moreno&#8217;s lead extended\u2062 well beyond expectations, securing 50% to Matt Dolan&#8217;s\u200d 33%\u2014an\u200d unexpectedly wide margin. Frank LaRose trailed\u200b even further\u200d behind in third\u200b place.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Dolan, a self-branded \u200cmoderate\u200d Republican who had cautiously distanced himself from Trump&#8217;s shadow, was\u200b seen jockeying for the top position. Still, his\u2064 centrist stance and \u2062endorsement from longstanding GOP figures like Governor Mike DeWine didn&#8217;t resonate as much with the Republican base in Ohio.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s Endorsement: The Game Changer<\/h3>\n<p>The final stretch\u200d of \u2063the campaign saw Moreno gaining momentum, \u200dthanks in part to\u200d Trump&#8217;s endorsement and support from influential \u2064conservative groups like the Club for Growth. His \u2063experience as a successful businessman also resonated with\u2062 voters looking for leadership skills.<\/p>\n<p>Even a last-ditch controversy\u2014a former\u200d intern using \u2063Moreno&#8217;s work email for an\u2062 inappropriate prank\u2014didn&#8217;t deter voters\u2064 from throwing \u200bsupport behind\u200d him.<\/p>\n<h3>A Blow to Establishment Republicans<\/h3>\n<p>Moreno&#8217;s triumph \u200csignals a clear shift within the Ohio \u2064Republican landscape, as candidates \u200bemblematic of the &#8220;Old Guard&#8221; and their practical politics fall out of favor. Dolan&#8217;s\u200c traditionalist approach\u200c and establishment backing\u2063 fell flat against the surge \u2062for Trump-aligned contenders.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats, noting this tilt, strategically amplified Moreno&#8217;s profile during the primary, betting \u2064on \u200chis vulnerability\u200b in a statewide face-off against the well-regarded incumbent, Democrat Sherrod Brown.<\/p>\n<h3>Dolan&#8217;s Strategy \u2062Falls\u200d Short<\/h3>\n<p>Despite adjusting his \u2064message \u200bto\u2062 appeal \u200bmore directly to the Republican base\u2014with a strong focus on border security\u2014Dolan&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-appeals-court-tosses-kari-lakes-electronic-voting-machine-lawsuit\/\" title=\"US Appeals Court dismisses Kari Lake's voting machine lawsuit.\">evidence-backed claim<\/a> of being \u2063the more electable \u200bcandidate ultimately couldn&#8217;t\u2064 sway the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-new-poll-has-republicans-in-dead-heat-in-deep-blue-la-district\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: New Poll Has Republicans in Dead Heat in Deep-Blue LA District\">primary electorate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dolan&#8217;s \u200bsubstantial investment in his campaign and emphasis\u2062 on\u2062 early voting \u2064were insufficient\u2062 against the enthusiasm \u200ddrummed up for Moreno, who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-study-shows-new-therapy-can-dramatically-reduce-ptsd-symptoms-many-no-longer-had-illness-report\/\" title=\"Israeli Study Shows New Therapy Can Dramatically Reduce PTSD Symptoms, Many No Longer Had Illness: Report\">showed significant improvement<\/a> since his previous bid.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of\u2062 the\u200d race, a staggering $35 million had been spent by\u2064 the\u2063 candidates and their supporting groups, underscoring\u200d the high\u2064 stakes of \u2063the primary \u200dshowdown.<\/p>\n<h3>The Path Forward<\/h3>\n<p>Moreno, a self-made entrepreneur in the luxury auto \u200cindustry and \u200bblockchain sector, has been strategizing his\u2063 political ascent for years. His 2022 Senate \u2064bid\u2063 was cut short, but a strategic \u200dwithdrawal and backing from Trump this time\u2064 around proved \u200dpivotal.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s endorsement continues to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-turns-bidens-crude-remarks-into-fundraising-opportunity-biden-just-called-me-a-sick-f-word\/\" title=\"Trump seizes Biden's offensive comments for fundraising: 'Biden insulted me with a vulgar term\">formidable political \u2062force<\/a>, as \u2063evidenced by his sway over the success of candidates like\u2062 Moreno and previously,\u200b Sen. J.D. Vance.<\/p>\n<p>The former\u200c president&#8217;s recent\u2062 rally in\u200d support of Moreno attracted a massive crowd, reaffirming \u200cthe weight of his backing in Republican races.<\/p>\n<h3>What Lies Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>While LaRose, the recognizable state election officer,\u200b started strong, he was ultimately outpaced by Moreno\u200d and Dolan&#8217;s more considerable \u200dmonetary \u2063commitments to their campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>LaRose&#8217;s campaign took a hit after his\u2063 staunch\u200d opposition to an abortion\u2063 access ballot\u2064 measure was met with a contrary response from Ohio voters, foreshadowing perhaps the contentious \u2062nature of \u200dabortion rights debates\u200c in upcoming elections.<\/p>\n<p>The Republican primary might be\u2064 over, but the\u2063 campaign trail is\u200d only\u200b heating up\u2064 as Moreno sets his\u200d sights on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/impossible-gop-picked-up-seats-in-house-picked-up-state-legislatures-picked-up-governorship-held-the-senate-but-sniffy-joe-won-not-a-chance\/\" title=\"IMPOSSIBLE: GOP Picked Up Seats in House, Picked Up State Legislatures, Picked Up Governorship, Held the Senate -- But Sniffy Joe Won?... NOT A CHANCE\">general election<\/a>. This November, Ohioans will make another \u200bcrucial decision\u2014one that \u2064could shift the balance of the U.S. Senate.<\/p>\n<p>For an in-depth look\u200b at\u200d the implications of this primary outcome, <strong>click here \u2064to read more from the\u2064 Washington Examiner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Cleveland, Bernie Moreno, backed by Donald Trump, won Ohio&#8217;s GOP Senate primary against Matt Dolan, averting potential embarrassment for Trump in a state he previously dominated. Moreno looks to challenge Democrat Sherrod Brown this fall, leading the primary by a significant margin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2651,"featured_media":2202288,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP24078647700066.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2202287","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AP24078647700066.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2202287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2651"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2202287"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2202287\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2202288"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2202287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2202287"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2202287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}