{"id":2641505,"date":"2026-08-06T18:08:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T22:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/max-miller-support-crumbles-back-home-and-in-washington\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T18:12:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T22:12:55","slug":"max-miller-support-crumbles-back-home-and-in-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/max-miller-support-crumbles-back-home-and-in-washington\/","title":{"rendered":"Max Miller support crumbles back home and in Washington"},"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\">18<\/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%2Fmax-miller-support-crumbles-back-home-and-in-washington%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=2641505&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--><p>Support for Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) is weakening both in Washington and Ohio amid serious allegations of domestic violence and child abuse made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.Despite denying the accusations and planning to continue his reelection campaign against Democrat Brian Poindexter,Miller faces significant backlash. Key figures such as Senator John Husted publicly called for him to withdraw and emphasized that domestic violence disqualifies someone from serving in Congress. Moreno and others have condemned Miller&#8217;s behavior, with Moreno suggesting he seek professional help. Polling data indicates Miller&#8217;s support has plummeted, with him trailing behind in the race. Several prominent Republicans have criticized him, and some, like Husted and Moreno, have called for investigations or his resignation. Miller maintains he&#8217;s innocent, comparing the allegations to those faced by Trump before 2016, and has refused to step down, citing resilience. The controversy has created a distraction for the GOP, with experts arguing Miller&#8217;s continued candidacy undermines credible leadership.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support for Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/max-miller\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"23343\">Max Miller<\/a> (R-OH) is eroding in Washington and back home in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ohio\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"1141\">Ohio<\/a> as he faces domestic violence and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/child-abuse-and-neglect\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"2024\">child abuse<\/a> allegations that threaten his political career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miller has been accused by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daughter of Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bernie-moreno\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"11273\">Bernie Moreno<\/a> (R-OH), of abusing both her and their 2-year-old daughter. Miller has denied the allegations and has insisted he plans to continue seeking reelection for his House seat. <\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4678478\/max-miller-support-crumbles-ohio-washington-abuse-allegations\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Max Miller\u2019s support crumbles back home and in Washington\u00a0over abuse allegations<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4678215\/miller-moreno-family-feud-leak-dm-who-would-pick-up-blue-bunny-backlash-receipts\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Miller and Moreno family feud spirals as congressman hopes leaked DMs boost his reputation<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4678118\/jon-husted-max-miller-abuse-allegations\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Jon Husted calls on Max Miller to drop out over abuse allegations<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But even as Miller vows to stay in the race, where he faces Democratic nominee Brian Poindexter, support for his campaign is cratering among his fellow Republicans and voters in the Cleveland-area district. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Washington, Miller lost a prominent supporter in Sen. John Husted (R-OH), who said he believes \u201cMax would be making the right decision to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4678118\/jon-husted-max-miller-abuse-allegations\/\">step aside as a candidate<\/a> and resign from Congress to focus on what is in the best interest of his daughter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAnyone who commits <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/domestic-violence\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"687\">domestic violence<\/a> is not fit to serve in Congress,\u201d Husted wrote in a statement on Thursday, saying the House Ethics Committee should investigate any credible allegations and any member found to have committed domestic violence should resign from Congress. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI know both Max Miller and Emily Moreno, as well as their families,\u201d Husted continued. \u201cI am deeply saddened that their personal lives have become such a public matter, especially as it relates to their daughter, Ruthie.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Husted\u2019s statement comes after Bernie Moreno broke his silence on the matter earlier this week: \u201cIf there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe should not serve in the House of Representatives,\u201d the senator wrote on social media. \u201cI believe Max Miller needs to seek professional help to end the clear pattern of abuse he has left in his wake. I believe he should not be free to continue endangering others until he does.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data appear to show Miller\u2019s troubles catching up to him. A survey from GOP pollster Co\/efficient <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ShaneGoldmacher\/status\/2085444495479337152\/photo\/1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ShaneGoldmacher\/status\/2085444495479337152\/photo\/1\">circulating online<\/a> claims Miller is running 10 points behind his own party line, with Poindexter now leading Miller by 14 points. Poindexter\u2019s lead is a sharp increase over the pollster\u2019s July survey, which had Miller down by 5 points.\u00a0The survey by Co\/efficient polled 615 likely general election voters in Ohio\u2019s 7th Congressional District and was conducted from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6. The margin of error for the poll was plus or minus 3.94%.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Donald Trump won the district by 11 points in 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe driver is Miller himself,\u201d a memo from Co\/efficient President Ryan Munce reads. \u201cThe data no longer supports a viable path to victory for Max Miller.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Donovan O\u2019Neil, the Ohio director of the conservative political advocacy group Americans for Prosperity, wrote in a statement on Thursday that Miller is \u201cunfit for office.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of the reasons so many Ohioans have lost faith in politics is that too many elected officials &#038; political figures lack the courage to say publicly what everyone knows privately,\u201d O\u2019Neil wrote. \u201cIf we believe character matters, we have to mean it\u2014even when it\u2019s politically inconvenient.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miller has attempted to bat down the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/07\/28\/us\/politics\/domestic-abuse-allegations-ohio-house-race.html\">accusations leveled by his wife<\/a>, which include throwing hot water from a skillet at her body, holding a gun to her head, and fracturing their daughter\u2019s collarbone, calling them \u201cpolitically motivated\u201d earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The embattled Ohio Republican called for a House Ethics Committee investigation into himself on Tuesday, saying he would \u201cfile my own paperwork for an ethics investigation into myself to clear my name from these horrific attacks on myself and family.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have absolutely nothing to hide,\u201d Miller wrote on X. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miller has compared the accusations against him to the allegations made against Trump in the run-up to the 2016 election, and Miller maintained he will not resign from the House because of the allegations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFor no second am I going to sit here and continue to be debased by false and baseless allegations, and be pushed out of a seat I have worked so hard to represent and done a terrific job for our community,\u201d Miller said in an interview on CNN.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miller also confirmed that Trump told him he was not sure if the Ohio lawmaker would win his congressional race amid the allegations, and told him that it was going to be a \u201ctough race.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI reminded him of the same resilience that he had when people told him that he was going to struggle in 2016, and he became the 45th president of the United States,\u201d Miller said to CNN\u2019s Jake Tapper.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mehek Cooke, an Ohio-based GOP strategist, told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> earlier this week that Miller should \u201cstep aside.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong>This situation is not the kind of leadership Ohio Republicans deserve,\u201d Cooke said. \u201cI know Sen. Bernie Moreno and his daughter Emily, and what their family has endured should never have become public.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/4675145\/max-miller-photo-daughter-document-trove-out-of-context\/\"><strong>MAX MILLER CLAIMS UPLOADED PHOTO OF YOUNG DAUGHTER \u2018TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cooke said the situation has become an \u201cunnecessary distraction,\u201d and that \u201cRepublicans cannot afford distractions or weak leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> has reached out to Miller for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Support for Rep. 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