Former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft called himself a “conservative” while declaring his plans to vote for incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in the Buckeye State in the 2024 U.S. Senate race.
Mr. Taft, who served as governor from early 1999 to early 2007, served as chief justice of the United States a few years after taking office and was the successor of President William Howard Taft, who made history as the only person in history to serve as president. A great-grandson. Both are prestigious positions.
“I've always run under the Republican banner. I'm a conservative and usually vote straight Republican. I'm still a Republican, but this year I made an exception for Sherrod Brown in the Ohio Senate race. ” Taft wrote in an article posted in the Dayton Daily News.
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Governor Bob Taft speaks at the opening ceremony of the Republican National Convention on August 30, 2004 in New York. (Chris Kleponis/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“In doing so, I am joining most voters who judge candidates based not only on their party affiliation, but also, and often more importantly, on their character, experience, and expertise. It will happen,” he continued.
Taft said he did not agree with Brown on every policy issue, but said, “The people of Ohio need a very capable and experienced representative in the U.S. Senate, a representative of the state of Ohio and the United States. “We desperately need someone who focuses squarely on both needs. This is the kind of leader we have.” Sherrod Brown was like that. ”
Brown, who has served in the Senate since 2007, faces a challenge from Republican candidate Bernie Moreno.
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown speaks during his nomination hearing at the Capitol on July 11, 2024. (Ting Sheng/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Brown acknowledged the endorsement on social media, writing, “The only person who beat me in the election was Bob Taft. Despite our political differences, I am grateful to have his support in this race. “
Mr. Taft defeated Mr. Brown in the 1990 election for Ohio Secretary of State.
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Sen. J.D. Vance and his wife Usha Cirkuli Vance celebrate their nomination for vice president with Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno at the Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. . (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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