I'm glad an outsider is in pole position
I like both Dolan and LaRose.
Sherrod Brown sucks.
I was leaning a bit towards LaRose because his military experience. But still waffling.
Also, LaRose staying Sec State for Ohio has value.
Any insights fellow FRepers?
Have not looked into Moreno that much. Can some FReepers provide some insight/links?
“This SHOULD be a winnable race....”
Absolutely it should be. But Republicans have a nasty habit of shooting themselves in the foot via divisive primaries in critical statewide elections — mainly because the liberal wing of the party will never back a conservative in the general election and much prefers that a Democrat take the seat.
This is something Democrats NEVER do. In recent years they make certain that the field is clear for their chosen candidate in a Senate primary in any winnable state, thus avoiding the divisiveness.
Also, the Rats do not care how liberal a candidate is and they do not demand that only the most moderate, squishy centrist be their party’s choice — which the Republican establishment demands EVERY time. Or else.
In 2022 in NC and OH the anointed Democrat was basically unopposed and very well-supported financially (unlike unsuccessful GOP candidates who were drastically outspent). The Rats lost those 2 races anyway, but did everything possible to win them.
In 2020 they cleared the field in CO, GA (twice) and NC and picked up 3 of those 4.
In 2018 the same applies to AZ and NV and were again both successful pickups.
In 2024 the liberal GOP establishment is ramming “moderates” down our throats and marginalizing conservatives — as usual — in WV, OH & MT, which are the only 3 viable chances a flipping seats. WV is a sure pickup no matter who the Republicans nominate (they still greatly prefer the squishy old Governor over the young conservative Rep.) and MT and OH are tossups at best.