Sparks flew between Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Republican J.D. Vance during the second and final Ohio Senate debate in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday as the two seek to sway voters just three weeks before Election Day.
The candidates clashed on every issue discussed on Monday, which ranged from abortion to gun control. Ryan and Vance also shared heated exchanges throughout the night as they sought to paint each other as being too extreme for Ohio voters.The Ohio Senate race has attracted nationwide attention since Sen. Rob Portman announced he would not seek reelection, giving Democrats a chance to pick up a seat in the contentious midterm cycle.
“That's not going to reduce inflation; that's adding more fuel to the fire of inflation,” Vance said. “I really wish everyone had stood up to this vote because it might have made the inflation crisis that we've been seeing over the last nine months a lot better if he hadn't.” Vance shot back, arguing he does support abortion access in some cases. However, when asked what specific exceptions he would allow, the Republican candidate stopped short of naming any.
Vance then faced questions from the moderators regarding his relationship with Trump, referencing comments from the former president at a recent rally that Vance, a former Trump critic, is “kissing my ass for support.” The Republican candidate brushed off the comments, claiming Trump’s remarks were just a joke.
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