They say that Strickland may receive some crossover vote in Appalachia, which overwhelmingly supported billionaire Donald Trump during the GOP presidential primary.
The ranking change comes hours after the Portman for Senate campaign launched a new website aimed at bashing former Strickland’s record on China.
The site, WeakOnChina.com, went live last night. The campaign also released a web ad attacking Strickland on China.
The Portman campaign is capitalizing on Strickland’s two votes to give China “Most Favored Nation” status when he was a congressman from southern Ohio. They’re also hitting him for opening a trade office in Beijing.
Portman, a Republican, is seeking a second term in the U.S. Senate.
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