Max Miller isn't going anywhere as GOP's last chance to replace him slips away

WASHINGTON, DC: Republicans are reportedly panicking as the Saturday, August 8, deadline for Republican Max Miller to withdraw in Ohio's 7th Congressional District has passed, effectively closing Republicans' last practical window to replace the embattled incumbent on the November ballot.

Controversy around Max Miller’s personal life and domestic-violence allegations made against him by his wife left his political future in uncertainty, endangering the GOP’s victory prospects.

Max Miller's Ohio race could cost GOP seats

Republicans were most likely to secure the 7th congressional district in Ohio as it favored the party, but the seat is at risk now as the GOP fights to preserve its narrow House majority.

Also, Ohio law gives party leaders no room to replace Miller without his cooperation.

Miller's campaign spokesperson Abigail Angelos told The New York Times on Saturday that the two-term Republican would stay in the race despite domestic-abuse allegations he denies.

Also, according to The Wall Street Journal, Miller’s putting $1 million of his own money into his re-election campaign, splitting it into two $500,000 loans.

This move strengthens his campaign’s finances at a time when his future seems uncertain.

Trump allies push Max Miller to abandon reelection bid

Max Miller came under scrutiny after his wife Emily Moreno accused him of domestic violence and of hurting their daughter.

On August 2, Senator Bernie Moreno stated that his former son-in-law, Representative Max Miller, should not serve in the House.

After Moreno encouraged Miller to drop his reelection bid, Trump allies also began pressuring the president to ask Miller to give up his plan for reelection so Republicans could replace him with another candidate in a timely manner for the November race.

However, Miller refused to back off, arguing that if he dropped his reelection bid, it would only cement the allegations against him.

Trump reportedly told the GOP allies that Miller is not going to win his election anyway.

According to reports, Miller also confirmed that the president told him that his election is in trouble.

While Trump publicly described Miller as a “good person” and said he would not call for his resignation, the president privately warned Miller that his reelection campaign could be in trouble. 

Trump reportedly told Miller, “Things aren’t looking good,” during a phone call last week.

Publicly, Trump avoided calling for Miller to step down when asked about the controversy during remarks in the Oval Office.