The race is one of the most expensive in U.S. history, with both sides spending a combined $400 million on advertising.
OHIO, USA — The nonstop political ads that have invaded Ohio’s TVs, social media feeds, and more will soon be coming to an end, with about a week left until Election Day.
Incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown, who has been president since 2007, is in a close race against Republican challenger Bernie Moreno, a former car salesman.
The race is one of the most expensive in U.S. history, with both sides spending a combined $400 million on advertising.
Moreno traveled to Columbus on Monday to talk about his agenda and attack his opponent, saying, “It’s time for him to go.”
One of the biggest issues dividing the two candidates is their stance on abortion.
Brown’s campaign said, “Both before and after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Sherrod fought to restore abortion protections for women across the country. Sherrod is fighting for access to family planning services and countering attacks on organizations like Planned Parenthood and infertility treatments like in vitro fertilization in 2023, an Ohio ballot initiative that would protect abortion in the state constitution. supported and campaigned for.
Moreno continued to push for a 15-week federal abortion ban on Monday, saying that while he still supports the policy on a personal level, there will be no federal vote on the issue.
“We should aspire as a nation to think about some kind of 15-week standard. After 15 weeks, there are some common-sense limits. You know, most abortions start at 15 weeks anyway. “It’s done for less than,” he said.
10TV spoke with Brown about the abortion issue on “Face the State” on Sept. 1. Brown suggested Moreno and Republicans are still considering adjusting language on abortion.
“They’re still playing the abortion game and trying to figure out what I can say to get them through this. But the truth is, I don’t think people trust them on this issue. ” Brown said.
Moreno said abortion should be regulated by the state and called for contraception for women, improved access to health care and lower costs for adoption services.
Moreno faced backlash on Sept. 20 after a cellphone video appeared to criticize women whose vote was driven by concerns about government involvement in abortion decisions.
