Morgan Harper, progressive Dem has announced she is running for the US Senate for Ohio

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She will be running against Tim Ryan, who announced in April 2021.
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Source--https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/08/18/ohio-senate-progressive-democrat-morgan-harper-enters-race/8098252002/

snip-Lawyer and former U.S. House candidate Morgan Harper entered the race for Ohio Senate on Wednesday, emerging as the first opponent to U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan in next year's Democratic primary.

snip-Harper, who spent the first nine months of her life in a foster home, said her political involvement stems from watching her mother struggle with finances when she was a child. She currently serves as an adviser for the American Economic Liberties Project and previously worked for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Harper also co-founded Columbus Stand Up, which distributes masks and provides people with rides to their polling places or COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

snip-Harper's candidacy guarantees a primary for the Democratic nomination, but that side of the race to replace retiring Sen. Rob Portman is still far less turbulent than the Republican contest. Five candidates have already jumped into the GOP primary, and state Sen. Matt Dolan has embarked on a listening tour to help determine whether he should run.

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[irisblue]

1. I have much in common with her politically, but I can't imagine her winning against Ryan

let alone on a state level

[empedocles]

2. A dilemma many of us on DU often have

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3. I lost a lot of respect for Ryan after

his run against Pelosi for Speaker. I forgive but I remember.

[Demsrule86]

4. Ryan is the only Democrat that has a chance...he may not win but he is the only one who might win.

A progressive will not win and I wish she would not run. It only hurts our chances.