‘Tireless campaign’: Reactions pour in after GOP challenger flips crucial Senate seat held by longtime Dem
Reactions are pouring in on social media after Republican Bernie Moreno ended Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown’s nearly 20-year tenure in the United States Senate, and Republicans moved toward a majority in the Senate.
“This is an important flip for the Republicans,” Fox News anchor Bret Baier posted on X after the Fox News Decision Desk projected Moreno as the winner against Brown Tuesday night. “The party is edging closer to an outright Senate majority.”
Shortly after Moreno was projected as the winner, the Fox News Decision Desk projected that Republicans will flip the Senate and control the chamber in the next term.
“That’s 51!” South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott posted on X. “Congrats Bernie Moreno!”
“Congrats to Bernie Moreno on a tough, tireless campaign to unseat a near 50-year political incumbent and one of the most radically out-of-touch politicians in Ohio’s history,” Ohio Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who ran against Moreno in the state’s primary, posted on X. “I know better than most how hard Bernie worked on this campaign, and he’ll be a relentless fighter for Ohio in the Senate.”
“Congratulations to my friend Bernie Moreno!” Ohio Republican Lt. Gov. Jon Husted posted on X. “Ohio is sending a true America First champion to fight for us in the Senate. Your victory is a win for Ohio and America.”
“Bravo Bernie Moreno!” Political commentator Hugh Hewitt posted on X. “Buckeye State with two R senators.”
“*Senator* Bernie Moreno,” former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy posted on X. “Congratulations my man!”
“BIG win tonight for Bernie Moreno and the people of Ohio!” Missouri GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt posted on X. “Bernie is the embodiment of the American Dream. He loves this country and the state he represents. I look forward to working with Bernie in the Senate.”
Brown was facing an uphill battle running as a Democrat in a state that Trump won by eight points in 2020, and Trump was leading in Ohio on Tuesday night around midnight ET by 11 points.
Bernie Moreno’s victory has marked a significant shift in the political landscape, with Republicans now moving closer to a Senate majority. The outcome of this race has sparked a wave of congratulatory messages on social media, with prominent figures praising Moreno’s efforts and commitment to serving Ohio in the Senate.
As Ohio prepares to welcome a new senator, the impact of this election is being felt across the state and the nation. Moreno’s win represents a triumph for the Republican Party and a step towards solidifying their control in the Senate. With a new voice in Washington, Ohioans can look forward to strong representation and advocacy on a national level.
The road ahead for Bernie Moreno as he takes on this new role will be challenging, but his supporters are confident in his ability to deliver results and make a difference. As Ohio celebrates this historic moment, the future looks bright with Moreno at the helm, ready to fight for the interests of the Buckeye State in the Senate.
