Story by Terell Wright
“These scandals all have a significant impact on the individual races,” said Erin Covey, the House editor at campaign tracker Cook Political Report, who sees the overall political environment favoring Democrats. The candidate problems have a “disproportionate impact on Republicans’ ability to keep their hold in the House this year,” she said.
Mills is on the GOP ballot Tuesday in what is expected to be a tight primary. He faces allegations ranging from domestic abuse and revenge porn to improper business dealings to claims of stolen military valor. He denies the claims. President Trump backed Mills earlier this year, but in a series of endorsements of Florida primary candidates last week, Trump omitted Mills from his list.
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