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GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations

Miller denies abuse allegations from his former wife as Republican lawmakers debate whether he should remain the nominee.

GOP conference chair says Miller is "our nominee right now" despite allegations
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House Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain said she will support Rep. Max Miller’s reelection bid despite abuse allegations against him. Miller denies the allegations, while several Republican lawmakers have called for him to drop out.

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Max L. Miller
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Ohio representative seeking reelection who is facing abuse allegations and denies them

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House Republican Conference Chair supporting Max Miller’s reelection bid

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Bernie Moreno
R · OH · SEN

Senator and father of Miller’s former wife who criticized Miller

Mike Johnson
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House Speaker who praised Miller

Donald Trump
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President who reportedly raised concerns with Miller before the withdrawal deadline

Jon Husted
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Senator identified in the article as John Husted, who called on Miller to drop out

Jim Banks
R · IN · SEN

Senator who called on Miller to drop out

Katie Boyd Britt
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Senator who called on Miller to drop out

ALSO MENTIONED  Emily Moreno, Miller’s former wife and the person who made the abuse allegations; Stephanie Grisham, Former White House press secretary cited as another person who had made accusations against Miller

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