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LaRose Refuses to Meet Ethics Deadline, Dodges Questions About Self-Funding $250,000 After Claiming To Be A “Thousandaire” 

Columbus, OH – Frank LaRose has officially gone seven days past the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee’s deadline to file his personal financial disclosure, leaving Ohioans in the dark and making it clear he doesn’t think the rules apply to him. LaRose’s deceit surrounding his personal finances follows him dodging questions for weeks about self-funding $250,000 to his campaign while mocking his primary opponents by claiming to be the only “thousandaire” in the #OHSEN Slugfest.

“Every passing day, Frank LaRose makes it clearer he doesn’t believe the rules apply to him,” said ODP spokesperson Reeves Oyster.

What you need to know about Frank LaRose intentionally hiding his finances from Ohioans:

• First, Frank LaRose claimed “I’m the only one in the race that isn’t a millionaire. So I’m going to do this the old fashioned way.”

• Then, LaRose self-funded $250,000 to his campaign and “didn’t respond to…numerous inquiries” about the source of his loan.

• And now, after filing for an extension in August, Frank LaRose has violated the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee’s deadline to file his personal financial disclosure for seven days.

What Ohioans are reading about LaRose believing the rules don’t apply to him: 

• Ohio Capital Journal: “LaRose’s campaign didn’t respond to a request for more information about the source of his loan, but it seems like a substantial sum given his current state salary income.” [10/20/23]

• Tribune Chronicle: “I questioned how LaRose could come up with $250,000 out of his pocket for his Senate campaign. But Ben Kindel, his campaign spokesman, didn’t respond to my numerous inquiries.” [10/20/23]

• Cleveland.com: “Secretary of State Frank LaRose has gently mocked his wealthy opponents in March’s Republican Senate primary election by referring to himself as a humble ‘thousandaire.’ But the public will have to wait for details that could shed more light on LaRose’s financial situation, as a federal deadline for a mandatory financial disclosure passed Tuesday without a report from LaRose.

• Ohio Capital Journal: “Despite that 90-day reprieve, LaRose has yet to file. The Ohio Capital Journal reached out to his campaign to see if the report has been filed but not yet posted or if the campaign has requested a further extension. The campaign did not respond…LaRose’s failure to file thus far is particularly notable given a $250,000 personal loan he made to his campaign in September.”

• Heartland Signal: “Candidates are required to publicly disclose their finances within 30 days of announcing their candidacy. LaRose announced his run for Senate on July 17 and subsequently asked for an extension on his filing on Aug 9. Despite an extra 90 days, LaRose again blew past his deadline on Nov. 14.”

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Columbus, OH – The Ironton Tribune Editorial Board recently called out Bernie Moreno for refusing to work across the aisle if elected to the Senate, which would “do little to advance Ohioans interests” and only “add to the problem” in Washington. Moreno’s “reject[ion]” of bipartisanship stands in stark contrast to Sherrod Brown’s record of delivering for Ohioans and raises serious questions about Moreno’s interests.

Read more:

Ironton Tribune: A pledge for more partisanship? No thanks

Editorial Board 

November 18, 2023

• Incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown has similarly forged bipartisan relationships in the chamber, and has been instrumental in sponsoring and getting passed key legislation, whether it is the PACT Act, which provides benefits for veterans harmed by toxic burn pits, the CHIPS Act, which was needed for Intel’s huge new manufacturing plant in Ohio, or the rail safety legislation he is currently advocating.

• Brown’s ability to work with the other party has proven to be effective in producing legislation that benefits all Ohioans.  But compare that approach to one of those running to unseat the senator.

• Last month, the Republican candidates appeared at a forum for the Greater Akron Chamber, where they detailed their platforms. The candidates were asked a fairly typical question for such events — how they would work across the aisle and increase bipartisanship (one we at The Tribune also ask locally every election).

• Moreno’s answer was telling. The paper stated he rejected the premise of the question.

• If he thinks there is no need to work with the other party and he can magically get things accomplished, he is being naïve.

• In order to be productive in any capacity, Ohio’s U.S. senator is going to have to work with both parties.

• Being a loud partisan may make for flashy cable news clips or social media clicks, but it will do little to advance Ohioans interests if nothing gets passed.

• Far too often these days in our polarized society, politicians look more to become media celebrities, rather than effective legislators. And by ruling out the idea of cooperation, Moreno seems intent on adding to that problem. The last thing we need in our politics is more partisanship and stubbornness. 

• Next year, in the Senate race and others, the state will have to decide who can best advocate for it in the chamber and work to get things done by elevating debate, building alliances and moving legislation toward passage. Given his answer in Akron, it appears Moreno has no real interest in that.

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LaRose Refuses to Meet Ethics Deadline, Dodges Questions About Self-Funding $250,000 After Claiming To Be A “Thousandaire” 

Columbus, OH – Frank LaRose has officially gone six days past the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee’s deadline to file his personal financial disclosure, leaving Ohioans in the dark and making it clear he doesn’t think the rules apply to him. LaRose’s deceit surrounding his personal finances follows him dodging questions for weeks about self-funding $250,000 to his campaign while mocking his primary opponents by claiming to be the only “thousandaire” in the #OHSEN Slugfest.

“Every passing day, Frank LaRose makes it clearer he doesn’t believe the rules apply to him,” said ODP spokesperson Reeves Oyster.

What you need to know about Frank LaRose intentionally hiding his finances from Ohioans:

• First, Frank LaRose claimed “I’m the only one in the race that isn’t a millionaire. So I’m going to do this the old fashioned way.”

• Then, LaRose self-funded $250,000 to his campaign and “didn’t respond to…numerous inquiries” about the source of his loan.

• And now, after filing for an extension in August, Frank LaRose has violated the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee’s deadline to file his personal financial disclosure for six days.

What Ohioans are reading about LaRose believing the rules don’t apply to him: 

• Ohio Capital Journal: “LaRose’s campaign didn’t respond to a request for more information about the source of his loan, but it seems like a substantial sum given his current state salary income.” [10/20/23]

• Tribune Chronicle: “I questioned how LaRose could come up with $250,000 out of his pocket for his Senate campaign. But Ben Kindel, his campaign spokesman, didn’t respond to my numerous inquiries.” [10/20/23]

• Cleveland.com: “Secretary of State Frank LaRose has gently mocked his wealthy opponents in March’s Republican Senate primary election by referring to himself as a humble ‘thousandaire.’ But the public will have to wait for details that could shed more light on LaRose’s financial situation, as a federal deadline for a mandatory financial disclosure passed Tuesday without a report from LaRose.

• Ohio Capital Journal: “Despite that 90-day reprieve, LaRose has yet to file. The Ohio Capital Journal reached out to his campaign to see if the report has been filed but not yet posted or if the campaign has requested a further extension. The campaign did not respond…LaRose’s failure to file thus far is particularly notable given a $250,000 personal loan he made to his campaign in September.”

• Heartland Signal: “Candidates are required to publicly disclose their finances within 30 days of announcing their candidacy. LaRose announced his run for Senate on July 17 and subsequently asked for an extension on his filing on Aug 9. Despite an extra 90 days, LaRose again blew past his deadline on Nov. 14.”

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LaRose Hides Personal Finances While Dodging Questions About Self-Funding $250,000 After Claiming To Be A “Thousandaire” 

Columbus, OH – Frank LaRose’s is making headlines *again* for intentionally hiding his finances from Ohioans. LaRose’s deceit surrounding his personal finances follows him dodging questions for weeks after self-funding $250,000 while claiming to be the only “thousandaire” in the #OHSEN Slugfest.

SHOT: LaRose dodges questions for weeks after self-funding $250,000 despite claiming to be a “thousandaire” while attacking his opponents.

• Ohio Capital Journal: “LaRose’s campaign didn’t respond to a request for more information about the source of his loan, but it seems like a substantial sum given his current state salary income.” [10/20/23]

• Tribune Chronicle: “I questioned how LaRose could come up with $250,000 out of his pocket for his Senate campaign. But Ben Kindel, his campaign spokesman, didn’t respond to my numerous inquiries.” [10/20/23]

• LaRose on Pillow Talk [26:22]: “But Lauren and I aren’t millionaires. The other two candidates are. Lauren and I are thousandaires. And so we know what it means to struggle. We know what it means to sit there, after we put the kids to bed at the end of the month and try to figure out how we’re going to pay the bills.” [11/02/23]

LIME: After filing for an extension in August, Frank LaRose misses Tuesday’s deadline to file his personal financial disclosure with the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee.

CHASER: LaRose feels the heat after intentionally hiding his personal finances from Ohioans.

• Cleveland.com: “Secretary of State Frank LaRose has gently mocked his wealthy opponents in March’s Republican Senate primary election by referring to himself as a humble “thousandaire.” But the public will have to wait for details that could shed more light on LaRose’s financial situation, as a federal deadline for a mandatory financial disclosure passed Tuesday without a report from LaRose.

• Ohio Capital Journal: “Despite that 90-day reprieve, LaRose has yet to file. The Ohio Capital Journal reached out to his campaign to see if the report has been filed but not yet posted or if the campaign has requested a further extension. The campaign did not respond…LaRose’s failure to file thus far is particularly notable given a $250,000 personal loan he made to his campaign in September…LaRose’s previous disclosures from his time as a state lawmaker don’t suggest he’d have that much cash readily available.”

• Plus, LaRose’s primary opponents are circling after smelling blood:

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LaRose’s Failure To Meet Yesterday’s Disclosure Deadline Follows Him Dodging Questions About Self-Funding $250,000 While Claiming To Be A “Thousandaire”

Columbus, OH – Frank LaRose, whose day job is to oversee campaign finance compliance in Ohio, is under fire today for intentionally hiding his finances from Ohioans after failing to file his financial disclosure form to the U.S. Senate Ethics Committee by yesterday’s deadline. LaRose’s decision to hide from Ohioans follows him dodging questions for weeks after self-funding $250,000 while claiming to be the only “thousandaire” in the #OHSEN Slugfest.

Read more about Frank LaRose intentionally hiding his finances from Ohioans:

Cleveland.com: ‘Thousandaire’ Frank LaRose waiting to file financial disclosure as deadline passes

Andrew Tobias

November 15, 2023

• Secretary of State Frank LaRose has gently mocked his wealthy opponents in March’s Republican Senate primary election by referring to himself as a humble “thousandaire.”

• But the public will have to wait for details that could shed more light on LaRose’s financial situation, as a federal deadline for a mandatory financial disclosure passed Tuesday without a report from LaRose.

• Separate August filings from Dolan and Moreno detailed how each is worth tens of millions of dollars, and showed how Dolan, whose family owns the Cleveland Guardians, received an unusually low-interest loan that’s financed his campaign through a financial maneuver available to wealthy Americans with extensive investment holdings.

• LaRose, meanwhile, has used the filings to contrast himself with his opponents, painting himself as more financially in touch with everyday Ohioans.

• So when LaRose loaned his campaign $250,000 last month, Moreno questioned whether LaRose was lying about his financial situation. Or, alternatively, Moreno’s campaign posited: “did he just not care about anything except advancing his own political career?”

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