The House Democratic money machine is coming for GOP Rep. Max Miller
Democrats have gone from treating Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) as a best-case-scenario target to a genuinely vulnerable incumbent whose downfall is worth a real investment. Why it matters: Democratic groups tell Axios they plan to put their money where their mouth is and spend to win the seat, which Trump carried by double digits in 2024. Phil Gardner, a spokesperson for the centrist Blue Dog Action…
The Democratic Party is gearing up for a strong push to unseat Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) in the upcoming general election, with Democratic groups pouring resources into the effort. Miller, who carried Ohio's 7th district by double digits in the 2024 presidential election, now faces a formidable opponent in Brian Poindexter, a Democratic candidate backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and other progressive organizations.
Democratic groups have pledged to invest heavily in Miller's race, following his denial of domestic abuse allegations that prompted a Saturday deadline for him to withdraw from the general election ballot. The DCCC has added Miller's district to its "Red to Blue" program, earmarking organizational and fundraising support for the most competitive House races. Poindexter currently leads Miller by eight percentage points in a recent poll, despite Trump's substantial victory margin in the district.
Progressive groups, including the House Majority PAC, the Working Families Party, and the National Republican Congressional Committee, have all expressed their support for Poindexter, believing he is well-positioned to flip the seat. Miller, however, remains skeptical of Poindexter's chances, stating that the Democratic support won't be enough to secure his return to Congress.
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