How This Nutty Ohio Primary Is Dividing the GOP

‘BIT OF A DEBACLE’

Everyone in this race has baggage—especially J.R. Majewski.

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Published Jan. 30 2024 4:32AM EST

A photo illustration of Craig Riedel, J.R. Majewski, and Derek Merrin. — Photo Illustration by Thomas Lev/Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty/Ohio House of Representatives/Twitter

Like many dramas in today’s Republican Party, the one in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District started with someone saying something mean about Donald Trump.

“I think he is arrogant,” said Craig Riedel, a GOP candidate for the seat held by Rep.

Sam Brodey

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How This Nutty Ohio Primary Is Dividing the GOP

Everyone in this race has baggage—especially J.R. Majewski.

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