evidence: COLUMBUS, Ohio—In the race for Ohio’s open U.S. Senate seat, Rep. Tim Ryan, a Democrat, fought off a debate attack by talking about his fondness for natural gas. [...] "Tim Ryan just told a big fib," Vance said. "He said he supported Ohio’s natural gas industry and he’s always done so. That crushes the Ohio energy sector. And that’s one of the reasons why manufacturers are going to China." Ryan’s support for natural gas helps him appeal to independent and moderate Republican voters, but it doesn’t endear him to voters who want to see a rapid transition to renewable energy.