President Trump gave himself credit Tuesday night for endorsing Ohio state Sen. Troy Balderson ahead of the special election, which he says caused a turnaround for the Republican in the narrow House race.
The race was still too close to call late Tuesday, with Balderson slightly ahead, according to the Associated Press.
“When I decided to go to Ohio for Troy Balderson, he was down in early voting 64 to 36. That was not good. After my speech on Saturday night, there was a big turn for the better,” Trump tweeted Tuesday night. “Now Troy wins a great victory during a very tough time of the year for voting. He will win BIG in Nov.”
When I decided to go to Ohio for Troy Balderson, he was down in early voting 64 to 36. That was not good. After my speech on Saturday night, there was a big turn for the better. Now Troy wins a great victory during a very tough time of the year for voting. He will win BIG in Nov.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2018
Over the weekend Trump rallied in Ohio for Balderson, who was facing Democrat Danny O’Connor and Joe Manchik of the Green Party to take over former Rep. Pat Tiberi’s seat, which he gave up to work for a business group. The Central Ohio district is to the north and east of Columbus.
Though the race hadn’t yet been called, the president congratulated Balderson.
…..Congratulations to Troy Balderson on a great win in Ohio. A very special and important race!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 8, 2018
