Issue 1 reactions show Ohio Republicans searching for someone to blame after massive loss
Ohio voters soundly rejected Issue 1, a ballot measure that sought to make it harder for citizens to amend the Ohio Constitution through future ballot initiatives.
The morning after defeat, those Republicans are blaming the results on out-of-state donors, campaign time, and the"radical left." While conceding defeat, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman reportedly said there wasn’t enough time to plan the"Yes" campaign, even though his party put forth the issue and set the timeline.
"You're right, the other side prevailed," LaRose admitted."The all-out assault on Ohio is coming from the radical left. I mean, look at the tech billionaires from California and New York that funded the 'No' campaign."Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Reeves Oyster released a simple statement about LaRose after the race was called.Abortion rights advocates now have a clearer path toward solidifying reproductive autonomy in the Ohio Constitution.
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