OH: Issue 1 supporters pointing fingers after resounding loss

[RandySF]

Huffman in particular called out “current and former elected officials” for failing to campaign hard enough for the proposal.

“This was a heavy lift and we needed ‘all hands-on deck,’ which disappointingly we didn’t have,” Huffman said in a statement.

Speaking to reporters, he singled out former GOP officials Gov. John Kasich, Gov. Bob Taft and Attorney General Betty Montgomery. All three spoke out against Issue 1. Montgomery even joined former Democratic Gov. Dick Celeste to represent the ‘No’ side at a City Club of Cleveland forum.

But Huffman was clearly frustrated with current Republican officials as well. Ohio lawmakers approved a six-week abortion ban in 2019, but it was only in effect for a few months before being put on hold by the courts as litigation proceeds. Pressed about Gov. Mike DeWine’s suggestions that lawmakers approve new abortion legislation ahead of November’s vote, Huffman shot back.

“Well, I would like to hear Gov. DeWine’s suggestions as to what he thinks that should look like, one,” Huffman said, “And two, I’d like to hear the Speaker of the House’s suggestions as to what he thinks that should look like, also.”

The Senate president took aim at the Ohio Business Roundtable as well. Traditionally a reliable Republican ally, the organization remained neutral on Issue 1 because of its connection to abortion. Huffman criticized them for that reticence after urging lawmakers to propose a similar ballot measure in 2018.



https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/08/10/blame-game-issue-1-supporters-pointing-fingers-after-resounding-loss/

[Renew Deal]

1. Taking people rights away is a political loser.

It was a ridiculous proposal that should never have been attempted.

[NowISeetheLight]

2. Maybe

Hey Huff-Dunce... Maybe it failed because IT SUCKED!

[Celerity]

3. I strongly urge the fuckers to settle it via a series of duels at 10 paces.

[hatrack]

4. Huh - maybe businesses owners aren't really into your culture war bullshit?

Ever think of that, numbnuts?

[Emile]

5. Right wing Christian fascists getting their asses handed to them

should be a wake up call to republican pols, but it won't.

[slightlv]

6. If more of the mainstream media would pick up on the story that

William769 posted yesterday (https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218165705) about pastors being shocked at parishioners actively and disgustingly turning away from Christ's words and their sermons, maybe it would push them to come up with their own named religion.

That would begin to help separate the wheat from the chaff... and maybe help us blow the chaff to the four winds of undetermined fate.

[Phoenix61]

7. Yeah, couldn't possibly be that people don't like having their rights taken away. nt

[BlueIdaho]

8. Here's a thought...

Maybe they should step outside the echo chamber and see which way the wind is blowing. These assholes are so siloed they really think they are a majority. They are in for more shocks as long as they keep those blinders on.

[Wounded Bear]

9. Uhhh...maybe people ain't buyin' what they're sellin'...