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| Ohio Republican Senate Candidate Previously Endorsed California-Like Gun Control Laws | |
| 2024-02-19 | |
| [RedState] Ohio entrepreneur Bernie Moreno is currently running to secure the Republican nomination for Senate. The primary campaign is in full swing and the candidate enjoys the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. However, his stance on gun control might be a sticking point for conservative voters in the Buckeye State. Moreno has spoken out in favor of the type of gun control laws favored by anti-gunner elements on the left. During a 2019 interview, he advocated for state-imposed limits on the number of rounds one can have in a magazine, similar to policies in states like California. Moreno and the host had a brief back and forth in which they appeared to poke fun at gun owners who wanted to carry too many rounds. Then, the candidate brought up the argument that gun control laws do not protect people because criminals do not obey them, acknowledging that this was "true" while still trying to debunk it. He countered the argument by noting that "locking my door isn’t going to prevent intruders," but that it "does make you a little safer," and suggested that it will "make it a little bit harder." After, he made a bizarre comparison to how pornographic material is rated. If Trump endorsed this guy the other candidates must really be bad.
The winner of the primary will run against incumbent Sherrod Brown (D), who is running for a fourth term. Dolan is an attorney and state legislator who is running on his legislative record.[1] Dolan says he is the best-positioned candidate to win the general election because his opponents "have routinely broken their promises to voters and committed gaffes that place Republican efforts to defeat Sherrod Brown and take back the U.S. Senate in jeopardy."[2] As of February 16, 2024, four current and two former state legislators had endorsed Dolan. LaRose is the Ohio Secretary of State and a former state legislator. LaRose says he is the "battle-tested conservative with the experience, work ethic, consistent record, and sense of service to make a difference."[3] LaRose says he is the only candidate to have never lost a statewide primary or election and the only candidate to have never registered as a Democrat.[3] As of February 16, 2024, one member of the U.S. House and six state legislators had endorsed LaRose. Moreno is a businessman with a background in auto sales. Moreno says he is running because "for too long, the men and women who move Ohio forward, American workers, have been left behind by career politicians like Sherrod Brown and Joe Biden."[4] Moreno compares himself to former President Donald Trump (R), who endorsed him.[5] As of February 16, 2024, former President Donald Trump (R), 11 members of the U.S. Senate, four members of the U.S. House, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost (R), and Club for Growth PAC had endorsed Moreno. As of February 16, 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales, and Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball each rated the general election a toss-up. Brown won re-election 53%-47% in 2018, but other recent statewide elections have favored Republicans. Brown is the only Democrat to hold a statewide elected office in Ohio. Related: Bernie Moreno: 2023-09-06 Ohio Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno: Big Tech Censorship ‘at It Again' Censoring Post of NYC's Illegal Immigrant Housing Bernie Moreno: 2021-12-14 Ohio U.S. Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno Makes $4M Ad Buy Focused on Illegal Immigration Related: Ohio: 2024-02-17 Biden makes fleeting trip to East Palestine more than a YEAR after train disaster: President greeted with 'f*** you' chants and tells residents 'we leave no one behind' in whistlestop visit before heading to the beach Ohio: 2024-02-14 Hunter Biden friend tells Congress how first family's name scored Chinese deal worth millions Ohio: 2024-02-12 FBI advised the National Sheriff’s Association terror attack was 'imminent,' Sheriff ramps up training, security Related: Matt Dolan: 2021-09-22 Trump knocks Dolan scion's Senate bid over change to Cleveland Indians name Related: Frank LaRose: 2021-10-03 Ohio's DeWine, Others Consider Redistricting Map that Would Eliminate Jim Jordan's District Frank LaRose: 2020-11-29 President Trump Officially Wins Ohio As State Certifies Election Results Frank LaRose: 2020-05-21 More than 300 Butler County ballots lost in mail following Ohio's mail-in primary | |
| Posted by:The Walking Unvaxed |
| #4 Moreno will come out with a statement, but this is opo from the party which works against Trump. They did the same to JD Vance. The party folks keep trying to jam Dolan down our throats. He has as much chance as Nikki Haley. My intention is to give Trump whomever he asks for. He asked for Vance and that has worked out. It does little good to re-elect Trump and install Senators that will continue to work against him. We got a four year serving of that already. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2024-02-19 18:15 |
| #3 Can't hurt to email the guy's campaign and say no vote if he's still a gun grabber. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2024-02-19 15:50 |
| #2 I am an Ohio voter. I always vote for the guy that they attack. JD Vance won the award last time. Dolan and La Rose are truly what they are accusing Moreno of being. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2024-02-19 15:35 |
| #1 So is it really any different to restrict gun ownership in the face of the 2d Amendment than to restrict women voting limited to those with a DD 214 of an honorable or general classification in face of the 19th Amendment? |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2024-02-19 12:39 |