What's happened
Ohio Republican voters have nominated Bernie Moreno to run against Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown. Meanwhile, Republican Representative Lauren Boebert defended securing $20m for projects in her district despite voting against the bill. Additionally, Rep. Clay Higgins voted against a government funding bill despite securing $2.3 million in federal funding.
Why it matters
The nomination of Bernie Moreno and the actions of Boebert and Higgins highlight the complexities of political strategy and funding decisions in the current political landscape. These events underscore the importance of party loyalty, constituent interests, and the role of earmarks in securing funding for local projects.
What the papers say
Eric Garcia from The Independent reports on the nomination of Bernie Moreno and Lauren Boebert's defense of securing funding despite voting against the bill. Bryan Metzger from Business Insider UK covers Rep. Clay Higgins voting against a government funding bill despite securing federal funding.
How we got here
Ohio has shifted from a swing state to a Republican stronghold, with Sherrod Brown being the only statewide elected Democrat. Earmarks, which allow members of Congress to request spending for specific projects in their districts, have played a role in recent funding decisions.
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