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Three-Time Trump Voter Flips After 1,400-Worker Ohio Factory Layoff Days Before Rally Where Trump Said the State Was Booming
What happened
Kyle Bos, a three-time Trump voter, lost his job at the Springfield, Ohio, truck plant along with 1,399 colleagues on September 30. The plant was sold to a Canadian company, Roshel, and will be repurposed to make armoured vehicles. Three days later, Trump visited the area and claimed the state was "booming". Bos has since joined the campaign for Democrats, citing the worsening economic situation.
Why it matters
The Ohio Senate race is seen as a toss-up, and the outcome could determine a Senate majority. Democrats are banking on voters like Bos who have been affected by economic hardship, including the recent factory layoffs. The outcome may depend on how voters perceive the economy and the performance of incumbent Senator Jon Husted.
Key facts
- Kyle Bos, a 30-year-old father, voted for Trump three times
- Nearly 1,400 workers lost their jobs at the Springfield plant
- The plant was sold to a Canadian company, Roshel, to make armoured vehicles
- Senator Jon Husted is defending his seat against Democrat Sherrod Brown
- The Ohio Senate race is considered a toss-up
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