Rep. Jim Renacci defends President Trump's reported remarks about immigrants

Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel had been regarded as the front-runner in the GOP race. Credit ANDY CHOW OHIO PUBLIC RADIO

Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel had been regarded as the front-runner in the GOP race. Credit ANDY CHOW OHIO PUBLIC RADIO

A source close to the Trump White House said Mr. Renacci met with the President's "political shop" Wednesday and encouraged him to run for the Senate.

In a statement, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Jane Timken said Mandel made an "honorable decision".

Renacci went on, saying that "as a business guy", he's learned you have to be careful what you say "because people pick everything up".

"It's hard, and I know it's hard for the president, because many times you want to say what you're thinking", the congressman said, as the Fox News host murmured continual agreement.

"I know it's hard for the president because many times you want to say what you are thinking but in the end, I know a lot of times he is saying what people are thinking", he added.

"He needs help and it was a compelling answer yesterday that look I know you think that [Washington] is dysfunctional but I can change it if I get your help and I would appreciate it if you would put country first".

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The Ohio representative concluded that was should "judge the president after four years".

"Therefore, I'm writing today to let you know that I am ending my campaign for US Senate in order to be there for my wife and our three children".

On Thursday, Congressman Jim Renacci switched gears from being a candidate for governor and announced that he wants the Senate job.

Renacci, who earlier this week jumped from the Republican gubernatorial primary to the U.S. Senate race to unseat Sen.

And Renacci has vowed that, if elected, he will defend Trump's agenda at all costs.

"It was a discussion about moving our country forward", Renacci said.

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