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Tim Miller critiques Ohio Senate candidate John Husted in an opinion piece, arguing that Husted's moderate public image conceals a history of political controversies including corruption allegations, loyalty to former President Trump’s policies, and opportunistic decision-making. The article highlights specific issues such as Husted’s involvement with the utility scandal in Ohio and his controversial hiring decisions. Miller calls for Ohio voters to reject Husted’s candidacy due to these concerns.

Written by AI on 2026-10-10, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Tim Miller from The Bulwark criticizes John Husted, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, for maintaining a moderate image while having ties to controversial figures and policies. Miller highlights Husted's connections to corruption allegations involving Ohio’s utility scandal and donations from associates of Jeffrey Epstein, such as Les Wexner. Additionally, Husted is criticized for opposing the release of documents related to the Epstein case and for supporting President Trump’s tariffs on Iran. The article also mentions Husted’s hiring of a political director with ties to Nazi imagery and white nationalist groups. Miller argues that these actions reveal a history of political opportunism rather than genuine moderation.

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John Husted Is the Fakest Republican in America Tim Miller takes a closer look at Ohio Senate candidate John Husted, whose carefully crafted moderate persona masks a record of corruption allegations, MAGA loyalty, and political opportunism. asserted

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A quick note: We’re keeping this video free because every Ohio voter deserves to know who they’re voting for. asserted

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If you have friends or family in Ohio, please send it to them. asserted

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Tim Miller takes a closer look at Ohio Senate candidate John Husted, whose carefully crafted moderate persona masks a record of corruption allegations, MAGA loyalty, and political opportunism. asserted

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From his ties to Ohio’s utility scandal and donations from Jeffrey Epstein associate Les Wexner to his opposition to releasing the Epstein files, Husted has plenty of explaining to do. asserted

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Tim also examines Husted’s role in bringing data centers to Ohio, his support for the Iran war and Trump’s tariffs, his dismissive comments about people living in poverty, and his decision to hire a political director with a history of Nazi imagery and white nationalist associations. asserted

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As Husted tries to appeal to both MAGA Republicans and swing voters, Tim makes the case for why Ohioans should reject his candidacy and send Sherrod Brown back to the Senate. asserted

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John Husted Is the Fakest Republican in America

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