Once again, the eyes of a nation — or at least those of its political junkies — were on Ohio.
Once a swing state and bellwether for America's presidential picks, Ohio now tilts more solidly toward Republicans. As such, the results of Tuesday's primary were closely watched as a predictor of former President Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party. And with J.D. Vance claiming victory in the GOP Senate primary, signs are that Trump's hold is strong as ever.
Vance, whose memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," was made into a movie, scored the former president's coveted backing, winning out over a crowded field of Trump acolytes. The endorsement immediately propelled Vance to the front of the pack, illustrating the continuing sway Trump commands among party faithful.
