Yes! You cannot sit on the fence the way he has since Trump took over the Republican Party. He has quietly bolstered the Republicans in Ohio who want to rig the election system in the favor of maga Republicans with gerrymandering, special elections with deceptive wording, comments that no matter what the people want they will always do what they can to exert their power over them. DeWine has done nothing to repudiate the damage done by Trump and Vance. He has nothing to be proud of where Maga is concerned. Trust me… I live in Portage county where the Sheriff has taken up voter intimidation as a hobby.
Mike DeWine is being who he has always been, a political opportunist, a mealy mouthed hack. Mike DeWine has ALWAYS wanted to be in political office; he did not care which office. At times when serving in a term limited office, he went looking for another office to run for. He is a lock step follower. He has enabled others to push despicable policies because they were members of his Republican tribe. His chief attribute is that he is a Republican enabler.
As an Ohioan, in our local Columbus newspaper DeWine said he will vote for the GOP candidate in this election cycle. He could've gone out of public service with a good legacy, yet he's squandered it for Donald Trump. I'm truly scared, as a member of the Jewish community
The only answer I have for DeWine and the many other appeasers is that they are cowards. There is no other word I can think of for what they are. Frightened and weak men and women. Too many to name. Hopefully history is not on their side.
Governor DeWine knows that it was the Trump/Vance team that spread the vicious rumor. He heard Trump say, "they (the Haitian immigrants) are eating the dogs." He knows how the rumor originated and was proven false. He knows social media spread the rumor because of Trump and Vance's continuous repetition of it as fact.
He knows that it was Trump, Vance, and supporters who spread these rumors and cited them as facts. They would not be spreading on social media were it not for the Trump campaign. I can think of only one reason why a man his age would be afraid to speak out. He fears, not only for himself, but for his family. I think this is true of many high level, formerly rational GOP supporters of Trump. As Steve wrote, "viciousness is the only virtue that matters within a party led by a rapist and criminal promising retribution, revenge and violent mass arrests and deportations against his many enemies."It is sad that Gov. DeWine is too frightened to name the origins of the claim that "they (Haitian immigrants) are eating the dogs.
What they are missing in their frightened state is clear thinking. Backing down to fascists might give DeWine, his family, and others a brief reprieve. But, if through your cowardice Trump/Maga gains control of this country a far worse fate awaits you, your family, and all except those in Trump's favors. To gain his favor they must give up their honor. Even then they will be far from secure. Backbiting and lying to attain the leader's favor is endemic within a fascist state. Read about the fate of Ernst Roehm and other loyal Nazis killed during the night of the long knives.
I suspect that the governor knows he will be excommunicated if he attacks what he surely knows is the source of Springfield’s turmoil - the Republican presidential ticket. After all those years in politics my guess is he still wants to be welcomed by the party after he completes his term. In short, he simply doesn’t have the strength of character to do the right thing here. He should be ashamed
The Republican Party, with the exception of the late John Mc Cain who corrected a woman at his event who alleged that Barack Obama was an Arab, and then corrected her, is dead and gone. Those who have fled the party to join Democrats are to be noted for their integrity. Anyone now who is left in the party, led by a demented felon and grifter are to be soundly criticized, as Steve has done in his essay. Let us call out and shame all those who continue to support the far right Trump Party.
Yes, Steve. DeWine is a perfect example of the poison Trump has unleashed in this country, and the seemingly decent people who have willing drunk it. Absolutely pathetic. Everyone should watch the two minute clip of the reporter trying to get him say he will call Trump and ask him to stop. It was embarrassing and humiliating and sick. Shame on him. History, if honest decent people get to write it, are going to eviscerate, and rightly so, the Mike DeWines and Lindsey Grahams of today. It is obscene and evil, it really is. Thank you for your eloquent expose of this moment.
I read about half and thought that, clearly, this man is not going to be Republican much longer but no, wait! After all that he continues to support those who created the nonsense. Unbelievable
Gov. DeWine’s essay was a perfect rebuttal to the lies and defense oof the good people of Springfield, the long-time residents and the recent arrivals. All he had to do is finish with, “Despite being a life-long member of the Republican Party, I can no longer support the party’s candidates for president and vice-president.” No need to say he’s voting for Harris, just say he no longer supports Trump and Vance, without even mentioning their names. That would have taken him into retirement with his character intact, a minor “profile in courage.” Unfortunately, he failed that test.
It reminded me of my momentary admiration for Chris Christy when he pushed back against criticism for offering thanks to Barack Obama by stating, he didn’t give a damn about national politics in this moment; What he cared about was looking after his fellow NewJerseyians after hurricane Sandy. The statement permanently hurt his political future.
But doing the right thing, perhaps, burnished his legacy and likely allows sound sleeping.
Fast forward to the current Governor and it’s clear he has no spine.
Precisely! Dewine is the Franz von Papen of the current gop. He joins a disgraceful cast of Trump apologists such as Chris Sununu. Chris Christie, if he fails to endorse Kamala, is circling the same drain that has already swallowed the Mike Dewines of this world. But Dewine will read his essay and pat himself on the back.
The Governor of Ohio is yet another coward whose gutlessness underscores the remarkable fact that so many Republicans are willing to do the right thing and support Harris.
If you follow substack posts by David Pepper, you'll see DeWine is up to his eyeballs in Republican monkey business in Columbus. Including misdeeds regarding state board of education.
He and LaRose are part of the problem of subverting the will of the people to install their agenda.
Dewine has been very convincing, for the gullible, that he is a more rational form of Republican Pseudo Fascist. Some have bought his con job. Others have been much more accurate in their assessment of his moral cowardice and intellectual duplicity.
I've seen the word "hoax" used my multiple people to describe the bomb threats in Springfield. This is the wrong word to use as it implies these acts are pranks or jokes. Using this language trivializes the fear and disruption caused and downplays the seriousness of the threat. Choose different words like "false alarm" or "deliberately false report". Words matter. DeWine's message further confuses and trivializes a horrific act meant to dehumanize a community of immigrants. It is disgusting.
Audrey: My dictionary defines "hoax" as follows: To trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous (verb). Also: An act intended to trick or dupe; something accepted or established by fraud or fabrication (noun).
Been waiting for this piece about DeWine. Another coward afraid of his own shadow, and cowering from his master. Good grief......grow some, you're 77 years old. Nice job Steve.....
They all do it, don't they? From the cowards in Congress that enabled this monster - they all fall victim to Trump's intimidation, against their families, the doxxing, the fear of trump's crazy MAGA supporters. Look at Mitt Romney, on retirement from the senate. They don't have the stomach for it, the DeWine's - just when we need them most to stand for TRUTH. Trump knows the truth, but he's laughing at all of us, smug that he will never meet justice for his crimes.
Yes a few good men and women in politics stand up for truth, justice and the rule of law, like Liz Cheney, and Adam Kinzinger, and a few more - they paid for it with their careers. The sell-outs, the Mitch McConnells and Kevin McCarthys, they left us, the American people, with an evil mess.
In some ways DeWine is the worst of all.. he covers for and enables the arsonists who are burning down the truth in Springfield.
I hope he’s spending a lot of his time in church on his knees asking forgiveness.
He had the chance to do right by his State, his city and his constituents. He chose to do the opposite. Shameful in any elected leader.
Yes! You cannot sit on the fence the way he has since Trump took over the Republican Party. He has quietly bolstered the Republicans in Ohio who want to rig the election system in the favor of maga Republicans with gerrymandering, special elections with deceptive wording, comments that no matter what the people want they will always do what they can to exert their power over them. DeWine has done nothing to repudiate the damage done by Trump and Vance. He has nothing to be proud of where Maga is concerned. Trust me… I live in Portage county where the Sheriff has taken up voter intimidation as a hobby.
Mike DeWine is being who he has always been, a political opportunist, a mealy mouthed hack. Mike DeWine has ALWAYS wanted to be in political office; he did not care which office. At times when serving in a term limited office, he went looking for another office to run for. He is a lock step follower. He has enabled others to push despicable policies because they were members of his Republican tribe. His chief attribute is that he is a Republican enabler.
As an Ohioan, in our local Columbus newspaper DeWine said he will vote for the GOP candidate in this election cycle. He could've gone out of public service with a good legacy, yet he's squandered it for Donald Trump. I'm truly scared, as a member of the Jewish community
The only answer I have for DeWine and the many other appeasers is that they are cowards. There is no other word I can think of for what they are. Frightened and weak men and women. Too many to name. Hopefully history is not on their side.
Governor DeWine knows that it was the Trump/Vance team that spread the vicious rumor. He heard Trump say, "they (the Haitian immigrants) are eating the dogs." He knows how the rumor originated and was proven false. He knows social media spread the rumor because of Trump and Vance's continuous repetition of it as fact.
He knows that it was Trump, Vance, and supporters who spread these rumors and cited them as facts. They would not be spreading on social media were it not for the Trump campaign. I can think of only one reason why a man his age would be afraid to speak out. He fears, not only for himself, but for his family. I think this is true of many high level, formerly rational GOP supporters of Trump. As Steve wrote, "viciousness is the only virtue that matters within a party led by a rapist and criminal promising retribution, revenge and violent mass arrests and deportations against his many enemies."It is sad that Gov. DeWine is too frightened to name the origins of the claim that "they (Haitian immigrants) are eating the dogs.
What they are missing in their frightened state is clear thinking. Backing down to fascists might give DeWine, his family, and others a brief reprieve. But, if through your cowardice Trump/Maga gains control of this country a far worse fate awaits you, your family, and all except those in Trump's favors. To gain his favor they must give up their honor. Even then they will be far from secure. Backbiting and lying to attain the leader's favor is endemic within a fascist state. Read about the fate of Ernst Roehm and other loyal Nazis killed during the night of the long knives.
Everything you said hits the nail directly on the head - a hundred times. Bravo.
Thank you.
You are so right about the fear. DeWine knows how he would be attacked for being disloyal to Trump.
Too much for a man his age IMHO
I suspect that the governor knows he will be excommunicated if he attacks what he surely knows is the source of Springfield’s turmoil - the Republican presidential ticket. After all those years in politics my guess is he still wants to be welcomed by the party after he completes his term. In short, he simply doesn’t have the strength of character to do the right thing here. He should be ashamed
No matter the cost...he will sell his soul to stay in Trump's favor.
Exactly
The Republican Party, with the exception of the late John Mc Cain who corrected a woman at his event who alleged that Barack Obama was an Arab, and then corrected her, is dead and gone. Those who have fled the party to join Democrats are to be noted for their integrity. Anyone now who is left in the party, led by a demented felon and grifter are to be soundly criticized, as Steve has done in his essay. Let us call out and shame all those who continue to support the far right Trump Party.
Yes, Steve. DeWine is a perfect example of the poison Trump has unleashed in this country, and the seemingly decent people who have willing drunk it. Absolutely pathetic. Everyone should watch the two minute clip of the reporter trying to get him say he will call Trump and ask him to stop. It was embarrassing and humiliating and sick. Shame on him. History, if honest decent people get to write it, are going to eviscerate, and rightly so, the Mike DeWines and Lindsey Grahams of today. It is obscene and evil, it really is. Thank you for your eloquent expose of this moment.
I read about half and thought that, clearly, this man is not going to be Republican much longer but no, wait! After all that he continues to support those who created the nonsense. Unbelievable
Gov. DeWine’s essay was a perfect rebuttal to the lies and defense oof the good people of Springfield, the long-time residents and the recent arrivals. All he had to do is finish with, “Despite being a life-long member of the Republican Party, I can no longer support the party’s candidates for president and vice-president.” No need to say he’s voting for Harris, just say he no longer supports Trump and Vance, without even mentioning their names. That would have taken him into retirement with his character intact, a minor “profile in courage.” Unfortunately, he failed that test.
Bravo-O Bill.
It reminded me of my momentary admiration for Chris Christy when he pushed back against criticism for offering thanks to Barack Obama by stating, he didn’t give a damn about national politics in this moment; What he cared about was looking after his fellow NewJerseyians after hurricane Sandy. The statement permanently hurt his political future.
But doing the right thing, perhaps, burnished his legacy and likely allows sound sleeping.
Fast forward to the current Governor and it’s clear he has no spine.
Precisely! Dewine is the Franz von Papen of the current gop. He joins a disgraceful cast of Trump apologists such as Chris Sununu. Chris Christie, if he fails to endorse Kamala, is circling the same drain that has already swallowed the Mike Dewines of this world. But Dewine will read his essay and pat himself on the back.
The Governor of Ohio is yet another coward whose gutlessness underscores the remarkable fact that so many Republicans are willing to do the right thing and support Harris.
The problem is that there are simply not enough.
If you follow substack posts by David Pepper, you'll see DeWine is up to his eyeballs in Republican monkey business in Columbus. Including misdeeds regarding state board of education.
He and LaRose are part of the problem of subverting the will of the people to install their agenda.
Dewine has been very convincing, for the gullible, that he is a more rational form of Republican Pseudo Fascist. Some have bought his con job. Others have been much more accurate in their assessment of his moral cowardice and intellectual duplicity.
I would like him to study up on the Hitler enablers. He has much to learn.
He could start with chapter 3 of Madeleine Albright's book: Fascism A Warning.
I've seen the word "hoax" used my multiple people to describe the bomb threats in Springfield. This is the wrong word to use as it implies these acts are pranks or jokes. Using this language trivializes the fear and disruption caused and downplays the seriousness of the threat. Choose different words like "false alarm" or "deliberately false report". Words matter. DeWine's message further confuses and trivializes a horrific act meant to dehumanize a community of immigrants. It is disgusting.
Audrey: My dictionary defines "hoax" as follows: To trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous (verb). Also: An act intended to trick or dupe; something accepted or established by fraud or fabrication (noun).
Been waiting for this piece about DeWine. Another coward afraid of his own shadow, and cowering from his master. Good grief......grow some, you're 77 years old. Nice job Steve.....
https://governor.ohio.gov/contact
I just sent Mike an email. You can too!
Thank you for the link. Just sent one off…
Tried but would not let me submit thanks i tried
They all do it, don't they? From the cowards in Congress that enabled this monster - they all fall victim to Trump's intimidation, against their families, the doxxing, the fear of trump's crazy MAGA supporters. Look at Mitt Romney, on retirement from the senate. They don't have the stomach for it, the DeWine's - just when we need them most to stand for TRUTH. Trump knows the truth, but he's laughing at all of us, smug that he will never meet justice for his crimes.
Yes a few good men and women in politics stand up for truth, justice and the rule of law, like Liz Cheney, and Adam Kinzinger, and a few more - they paid for it with their careers. The sell-outs, the Mitch McConnells and Kevin McCarthys, they left us, the American people, with an evil mess.
Seems straightforward to me that if you can’t help a community then get out of the way.