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politics1 year ago

"J.R. Majewski Withdraws from Ohio House Race Amid Controversy"

GOP House candidate JR Majewski drops out of the Ohio House race after facing backlash for disparaging Special Olympics athletes and making controversial comments. His remarks, including derogatory language toward individuals with special needs, led to swift condemnation from fellow Republicans and his subsequent decision to suspend his campaign. This comes after previous controversies, including lying about serving in Afghanistan and flirting with the QAnon conspiracy theory. His withdrawal is likely to be a relief for national GOP leadership, who have recruited state Rep. Derek Merrin to run for the seat.

politics2 years ago

Tim Scott, Lone Black Republican Senator, Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, stating that voters have made it clear that they do not support his candidacy at this time. Scott's decision comes after a lackluster performance in the GOP debates and a decline in his poll numbers, while former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has risen in early-state primary polls. Scott has indicated that he will not endorse any of his former rivals and believes voters should make their own decisions.