The reintroduction, starting with the release of up to 10 wolves in coming months, emerged as a political wedge issue when GOP-dominated Wyoming, Idaho and Montana refused to share their wolves for the effort.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5553933/colorado-releases-first-5-wolves-in-reintroduction-plan-approved-by-voters-to-chagrin-of-ranchers/

Trump's sway played heavily in last year's race to succeed Portman, following his two strong presidential showings in the GOP-dominated state.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/sherrod-brown-ap-gop-democratic-donald-trump-b2317858.html