OH-01: Is Republican getting desperate in close Ohio Congressional race?

[RandySF]

So, Congressman Chabot, what did you have for lunch today?

"Green New Deal."

And how 'bout them Bengals, Congressman?

"Green New Deal."

Two debates down in the toss-up race for Ohio's 1st Congressional District, and Republican Steve Chabot's go-to response for seemingly every question is to invoke the far left's unrealistic environmental plan.

Is Chabot getting desperate in his race against Democrat Kate Schroder? Why else does he have the Green New Deal response programmed on repeat?

As a record number of Democrats have come out for the start of early voting in Greater Cincinnati this week, Chabot appears to be feeling the pressure in one of the most competitive Congressional races in the nation. He's struggling to define a first-time candidate who has no record and appears to be connecting well with voters.

So Chabot is throwing the Green New Deal against the wall to see if it sticks. Certainly those who regularly pay close attention to politics know about the multitrillion-dollar plan to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions partly by reducing beef production and limiting air travel. But I'm not sure rank-and-file voters really know – or care – what it is. And it's difficult seeing it as a defining issue in the race.

For Republicans, the reality is setting in that Chabot really could lose – despite his district being drawn to favor him. It would be the Republicans' first time to lose an Ohio Congressional seat that was specifically gerrymandered for them when the lines were redrawn in 2010.



https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/columnists/politics-extra/2020/10/08/green-new-deal-gop-lawmaker-getting-desperate-tight-ohio-race/5925818002/

[CincyDem]

1. Newest ad last night...Schroder favors a 70k/year per family tax increase.

Here’s the thing about Steve...and it’s been true since long before he started in Congress. He’ll say whatever he had to say for you to think he’s a nice folksy guy that’s in your side.

He lost his seat several cycles ago to another local guy. Came back the next cycle and put up billboards all over that said “Driehaus voted to fund abortions”. Well, in OH-1 (at the time) that was all they needed to hear. Hard core pro life district...home to some of the earliest National right to life groups.

But wait...the bill Chabot referenced as supporting the claim...Driehaus voted AGAINST funding abortions.

In a unique move, Driehaus filed suit against Chabot for false advertising. Driehaus couldn’t get an injunction to pull the billboards.

In the end, Chabot won the election and eventually win the case. Went all the way to SCOTUS as I recall. Chabot’s defense: yeah, we know but it’s protected political speech...it doesn’t need to be true.

So, not to diminish Trump’s up-is-down lying, lets remember...the difference between him and republicans for decades is volume of lying.