Bernie Moreno Criticizes Women's Focus on Abortion

Republican U.S. Senate nominee Bernie Moreno has sparked controversy by suggesting that abortion is not an issue for women over 50, and criticizing suburban women who prioritize abortion rights in their voting decisions. Moreno's comments, made at a town hall in Warren County, Ohio, were met with backlash from various quarters, including incumbent Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown, who highlighted that 57% of Ohioans recently voted to protect abortion rights. Moreno's campaign responded, stating that his comments were a 'tongue-in-cheek joke' and emphasizing that women voters care about a broad range of issues. The controversy comes amid a tight Senate race and wider discussions on abortion rights following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.