What's Happening?
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What Happened? General Election November 5, 2024
Despite some excellent campaigns run against appalling opponents, only one of our 2024 candidates won. Rhonda Johnson was elected to the Ohio State Board of Elections, District 7. Technically, that was a non-partisan election, but Rhonda is a Democrat, endorsed by ODP.
Republicans’ ridiculous ballot language
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose demonstrated, yet again, the contempt that he and other Ohio Republican politicians hold for the truth and the will of the voters. In a completely partisan
Biden Steps Aside
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election campaign and endorse Kamala Harris. In the first twelve hours after the announcement, she raised over 46 million dollars.
Trump Convicted in Manhattan
Image source: CNN Thursday afternoon, May 30, 2024, Donald Trump was convicted on all 34 counts in his criminal election interference/hush money trial. Here is one of the AP’s posts about the
UAW Endorses Biden
The United Auto Workers endorsed Joe Biden for re-election today. “Donald Trump is a scab,” UAW President Shawn Fain said. “Donald Trump is a billionaire, and that’s who he represents. … Donald