Politics
When Domestic Abuse Claims Aren’t a Deal Breaker
Note: The following story mentions domestic violence and abuse.
What’s going on: This past weekend, Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) made it clear that he will not drop his reelection bid, despite domestic abuse claims against him. Earlier this year, Emily Moreno, his ex-wife and the director of a conservative think tank, detailed in court documents allegations of physical abuse by Miller that include scalding her with hot water, pushing her into a wall, putting a gun to her head, and breaking their 2-year-old daughter’s collarbone. She’s not the first woman to accuse Miller of violence. In a livestream on X on Sunday, Miller denied the allegations and doubled down on his campaign for a third term. Afterward, Moreno’s father — who is US Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) — said on X that, “Max Miller needs serious psychological help. He is a danger to my daughter, and I hold my breath every minute he has custody of my granddaughter.”
How is this man still on the ballot?: Mostly because Republicans haven’t abandoned him yet. President Donald Trump has yet to publicly withdraw support for Miller. Most Republicans — aside from Sen. Moreno and a handful of others — seem to be following Trump’s lead. Speaker Mike Johnson said he wanted to let investigations “play out,” before adding, “There’s all sorts of domestic events going on with 435 members of Congress all the time, it’s not my business to get engaged in it.” (Memo to Mike Johnson: It is your business.) The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Miller, which he asked for. In addition to the abuse claims, the committee is also looking at illegal drug use allegations. That could take months to complete. In the meantime, Miller could secure another term in his reliably red congressional seat. And he seems willing to take that risk. In an interview, Miller said he looks to Trump as an example, citing his “resilience” in the 2016 presidential race. According to Ohio law, if Republicans want to replace Miller on the ballot, he needs to drop out this week — and they need to pick a new name by EOD Monday. Tick tock.
Related: Rep. Chuck Edwards (NC) Ends Reelection Bid After Censure Over Sexual Harassment Claims (NBC News)
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Politics
When Domestic Abuse Claims Aren’t a Deal Breaker
Note: The following story mentions domestic violence and abuse.
What’s going on: This past weekend, Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) made it clear that he will not drop his reelection bid, despite domestic abuse claims against him. Earlier this year, Emily Moreno, his ex-wife and the director of a conservative think tank, detailed in court documents allegations of physical abuse by Miller that include scalding her with hot water, pushing her into a wall, putting a gun to her head, and breaking their 2-year-old daughter’s collarbone. She’s not the first woman to accuse Miller of violence. In a livestream on X on Sunday, Miller denied the allegations and doubled down on his campaign for a third term. Afterward, Moreno’s father — who is US Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) — said on X that, “Max Miller needs serious psychological help. He is a danger to my daughter, and I hold my breath every minute he has custody of my granddaughter.”
How is this man still on the ballot?: Mostly because Republicans haven’t abandoned him yet. President Donald Trump has yet to publicly withdraw support for Miller. Most Republicans — aside from Sen. Moreno and a handful of others — seem to be following Trump’s lead. Speaker Mike Johnson said he wanted to let investigations “play out,” before adding, “There’s all sorts of domestic events going on with 435 members of Congress all the time, it’s not my business to get engaged in it.” (Memo to Mike Johnson: It is your business.) The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Miller, which he asked for. In addition to the abuse claims, the committee is also looking at illegal drug use allegations. That could take months to complete. In the meantime, Miller could secure another term in his reliably red congressional seat. And he seems willing to take that risk. In an interview, Miller said he looks to Trump as an example, citing his “resilience” in the 2016 presidential race. According to Ohio law, if Republicans want to replace Miller on the ballot, he needs to drop out this week — and they need to pick a new name by EOD Monday. Tick tock.
Related: Rep. Chuck Edwards (NC) Ends Reelection Bid After Censure Over Sexual Harassment Claims (NBC News)
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