Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno is launching a new $25 million advertising campaign attacking incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown for his support of the Inflation Reduction Act, as polls show the race tightening.
FIRST ON FOX – Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno is launching a new $25 million advertising campaign ahead of the November election, targeting incumbent Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown over his vote for the Inflation Reduction Act.
The 30-second ad, obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital, features a single mother from Versailles, Ohio, lamenting the rising cost of groceries. "It's a lot tougher to provide for my kids with the Democrats' inflation," she says. "Sherrod Brown's only made things worse. Brown supported Kamala, not us, and voted for her radical Inflation Act, and now prices are at a 40-year-high."
Moreno Slams Brown's Inflation Act Vote in New Ad Amidst Tightening Race
Moreno, in a statement to Fox News Digital, said, "Hardworking Ohioans are suffering under the record-high inflation created by Kamala Harris and Sherrod Brown." He added, "While he claims to fight for Ohio, families are unable to afford basic necessities. In November, we will send him packing and get our economy back on track."
The race between Moreno and Brown is one of the most expensive Senate races this cycle, with over $310 million spent by both campaigns as of August. Moreno has spent $158.4 million to Brown's $152 million.
Moreno Slams Brown's Inflation Act Vote in New Ad Amidst Tightening Race
Brown's campaign announced Wednesday that it had raised nearly $31 million in the third quarter.
Fox News has labeled the race as a toss-up, making it a key battleground for control of the Senate. Moreno has the support of former President Trump and is running on a platform of lower taxes, less government spending, and increased energy independence.
Moreno Slams Brown's Inflation Act Vote in New Ad Amidst Tightening Race
Brown, a two-term senator, is running on his record of fighting for Ohio workers and families. He supports increased investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
Brown has championed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes provisions to lower prescription drug costs, invest in clean energy, and reduce the deficit. However, Republicans have criticized the bill as ineffective and counterproductive.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest – which includes Ohio – rose by 2.6% over the last 12 months. Food prices increased 1.8%, while energy prices declined 2.6%.
Ohio is also center stage on the presidential ticket this cycle, with Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, as former President Trump's vice presidential running mate. Moreno ran against Vance in the 2022 GOP Republican primary for Senate, which Vance won, and has supported the Trump-Vance bid for the White House.
