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[–] Zulu@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Acton also stopped short of criticizing DeWine's decision to send Ohio National Guard troops to Washington D.C. at the behest of President Donald Trump. Acton said she is not sure whether the decision was appropriate.

Say what you want, but that probably wont inspire confidence in any kind of left base. Specially in ohio.

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

She’s not sure if it was appropriate? Form an opinion and state it. Good god

[–] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 1 day ago

She's a student of Aaron Burr's school of "talk less, smile more"

[–] Corelli_III@midwest.social 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

typical garbage ohio politician

Democrats are going to keep trying to lose for the Republicans by fielding losers like this. Frustrating but you cannot vote your way out of this mess.

[–] BakerBagel@midwest.social 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

She could be campaigning on ensuring fair elections, uoholding home grown cannabis that everyone voted on 2 years ago, and ensuring access to abortion. All of which are things Ohio voters overwhelmingly approve of. But instead she will try to pander to suburban conservatives, isolate young peogressives, and then lose to Jim Tressel in a 60-40 vote split.

[–] joelectron@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Sadly, no. She is much, much better than the typical Ohio politician. Granted, the bar is in hell, so that isn't saying much.