Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is close to finalizing his pick for the vacant U.S. Senate seat, with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy being a frontrunner. Ramaswamy, recommended by President-elect Donald Trump, previously served as the chair of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency. While DeWine met with Ramaswamy last weekend, no official announcement has been made yet.
Ramaswamy’s potential appointment comes after he dodged questions about running for governor and expressed interest in using his skills to transform the country as an outsider. His appointment would impact the political landscape in Ohio, potentially thinning out Lt. Gov. Jon Husted’s primary battle for governor. DeWine has also endorsed Husted for governor, adding complexity to the decision-making process.
Other names being floated for the Senate appointment include RNC Committeewoman for Ohio Jane Timken, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague, former state Rep. Jay Edwards, Sec. of State Frank LaRose, and former state Sen. Matt Dolan. DeWine emphasized the importance of the decision, highlighting that the appointee would be one of only two Ohioans representing the state in the U.S. Senate.
Despite repeated inquiries from reporters, including discussions with Trump and Vance, DeWine remains tight-lipped about the announcement timeline. The governor stated that the decision is significant, considering the long-term impact on Ohio’s representation in Congress. Ultimately, the appointment will be made on DeWine’s terms, with the process drawing attention from both media outlets and political strategists.
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