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We need to fill you in on everything that happened this week, so let’s jump right in.
We’re Baaaaaack
While The Ohio Scoop took a short hiatus after the November 7th election, the team here at Ohio Democrats haven’t slowed down. And much to our dismay, neither has Frank LaRose.
This week, Loser LaRose confirmed something that we knew all along– that abortion opponents helped him craft the ballot language for Issue One in a way meant to benefit their campaign to defeat the measure. As it turns out, the three groups his office consulted on the ballot language all played a major role in the anti-Issue One campaign.
As we all know, this effort proved fruitless because Ohioans voted YES on Issue 1 in November in a 14-point victory. But this highlights the fact that LaRose, and the other corrupt republicans in the Statehouse, will stop at nothing to overrule the opinions of the majority of Ohioans.
By the way, LaRose is now seventeen days past the U.S. Senate Ethics Comittee’s deadline to file his personal finance disclosure. LaRose has not complied with a federal law requiring US House and Senate candidates to submit information about their income and assets.
LaRose’s failure to file is notable when you consider the $250,000 personal loan he made to his campaign in September.
That’s rich coming from a man who has mocked his wealthy opponents for lending personal money to their campaigns. His claims to be a humble “thousandaire” don’t carry as much weight after that.
So while Ohio Republicans have been doing their best to out-extreme each other, we actually have an important and very exciting announcement!
Drumroll Please…
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ICYMI
Columbus Dispatch: Rape is rape. Married or not. Rep. Bill Dean, your pro-spousal rape vote is disgusting.
Mother Jones: Ohio GOP Senate Candidate Frank LaRose Just Blew Another Deadline to Disclose His Finances
WVXU: Analysis: A major battle for control of the Ohio Supreme Court is brewing
WTRF-TV: Sen. Sherrod Brown introduces legislation to help coal miners suffering from black lung disease
Until Next Time
2023 has been a monumental and hopeful chapter of Ohio’s story that deserves much celebration. Control of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House will undoubtedly run through Ohio in 2024. Ohio will also be the only state in the nation with an opportunity to gain control of the state Supreme Court. With two statewide wins under our belt, Ohio Dems are ready to win – again. Consider chipping in to help us win in 2024 and beyond!
If you’re unsure about how much more you can contribute, simply reply to this email. We’d be happy to help.
As always, thank you for standing with us. I am immensely grateful for your partnership.
Onward,
Emily Feltz
Finance Director, Ohio Democrats