Ohio Governor Endorses Matt Dolan for Senate, Defying Trump
With the GOP primary approaching, Governor Mike DeWine's endorsement of Matt Dolan over Trump's preferred candidate underscores a significant rift within the Republican Party.
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine endorses state Senator Matt Dolan for the GOP Senate primary, diverging from former President Trump's support for Bernie Moreno.
- DeWine's endorsement is seen as a boost for Dolan, who positions himself as a moderate Republican and did not seek Trump's endorsement during his 2022 Senate race.
- Former Senator Rob Portman also backs Dolan, highlighting his bipartisan appeal and moderate stance.
- Early polls show a close race, with Dolan performing better in general election matchups against Democrat Sherrod Brown than Moreno.
- The endorsement highlights ongoing divisions within the Ohio Republican Party, as DeWine and other establishment figures back Dolan against the more conservative, Trump-endorsed candidates.
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