A meeting President Trump
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Trump kept raising funds to benefit Max Miller, a candidate he is supporting in an upcoming race at Ohio House in hopes of ousting an incumbent Republican who would support his removal.
But, apparently, he took the opportunity to convene a group of candidates who wanted to fill the position that will leave the senator vacant. Rob Portman
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Before the dinner began, according to Politico, Trump met in a back room with former state treasurer Josh Mandel; former GOP state president Jane Timken; technical executive Bernie Moreno; and investment banker Mike Gibbons to debate the race in the Senate.
Mandel and Timken have already announced their bids for the seat, while Moreno and Gibbons are expected to enter soon.
One of the sources described to Politico that the meeting, which reportedly lasted 15 minutes, was like the “Hunger Games,” and a surprising and awkward confrontation for Senate aspirants.
According to sources quoted by Politico, the discussion covered everything from the support of Trump candidates and opposition to his removal, previous endorsements and donations and early voting in the race.
During the meeting, Trump noted that Timken at one point defended Rep. Anthony GonzálezModerate Democrats warn leaders against meddling in Iowa race House Republicans who supported Trump’s ouster warn Democrats of Iowa’s election challenge. (Ohio), the Republican who supported the removal of the former president, according to Politico.
A source close to one of the candidates told The Hill that Trump asked Mandel why he abandoned his 2018 campaign against Sen. Sherrod Brown
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Trump mentioned Timken in his subsequent speech with the support of Max Miller, the only Senate candidate to get a mention.
Sources told Politico that Mandel and Timken appeared to be trying to unite at the meeting. The Hill has contacted representatives of the two candidates.
Trump has yet to formally approve any Senate race candidates, though the briefing reflects the value his support has for ambitious Republicans seeking to win seats in Congress.
One potential candidate who did not attend the meeting was the representative. Steve Stivers
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