How Has The Controversy Impacted Miller’s Polling Numbers?
Earlier on Thursday, a new co/efficient poll—with a survey conducted this week—was released for the district. The numbers showed that Miller was now 14 points behind his Democratic rival, sinking from 5 points down in late July. The polling report notes that the decline in Miller’s polling numbers is linked to an increase in awareness of his ex-wife’s domestic violence accusation—which rose from 53% to 86% in the past week. The poll also noted that among Republican voters, 38% rate him as unfavorable compared to 30% favorable.
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What Has Miller’s Opponent Said About His Controversy?
While Miller faces growing calls to exit the race, his opponent Brian Poindexter has refused to focus his campaign on Miller’s domestic abuse allegations. Earlier this week, Poindexter told Politico that his campaign is focused on “working families” rather than “running against Max Miller.” On the allegations themselves, the Democratic candidate said, “Obviously the allegations against Max Miller are very credible and very outrageous…If they prove to be true, he should be in jail.”
key background
Miller has been accused of physical and verbal abuse by his ex-wife Emily Moreno. According to court filings, Moreno alleged that Miller had previously thrown hot water at her and held a gun to her head. In the filings, the congressman’s ex-wife also mentioned a February incident that left their infant daughter with a broken collarbone. Miller has all;eged his ex-wife has struggled with mental health issues and her allegations against him are meant to aid in a custody battle for their two-year-old daughter. Moreno is the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, who last week called for Miller’s resignation and described him as a “danger to my daughter” who needs “serious psychological help.”
further reading
Max Miller to Loan Campaign $1 Million, Rejecting Calls to Withdraw (Wall Street Journal)
These 5 Republican Senators Urge Max Miller To Resign—As Ohio’s Husted Joins Ranks (Forbes)
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