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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited StatesBidenOhioElection 2023Ballot AccessMike DeWine•••4mos ago

Ohio Governor Takes Unprecedented Step to Ensure Biden's Ballot Access

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, has called for a special legislative session to address a critical timing issue that threatens to exclude President Joe Biden from the state's November election ballot. This move comes after the state legislature, controlled by DeWine's own party, failed to resolve the problem, prompting the governor to express his frustration publicly. DeWine's decision underscores the urgency of the situation and his commitment to ensuring that all presidential candidates have the opportunity to appear on the ballot. The special session is set to convene next week, with the goal of amending the current laws or regulations that have created this unprecedented ballot access issue.

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 @LovingB1llOfRightsLibertarian from Texas commented…4mos4MO

It's refreshing to see a politician put principles over party, ensuring a fair electoral process. This kind of bipartisan action is a step in the right direction towards upholding the integrity of our elections.

 @SomberM1norityProgressive from North Carolina commented…4mos4MO

Wow, it's honestly refreshing to see a Republican like Ohio Governor Mike DeWine step up to ensure fair play in the electoral process, especially in today's hyper-partisan environment. It's a bold move that really highlights the importance of democracy and the right for all candidates to have a fair shot at the ballot, regardless of their party. This just goes to show that there are still politicians out there who value the integrity of our elections over party lines. It's crucial that we recognize and support actions like these, as they help preserve the fundamental aspects of our democratic system. I hope other leaders take note and remember that at the end of the day, it's about representing the people and upholding our democratic values, not just advancing party interests.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

What does it say about the state of democracy when measures have to be taken to ensure a fair election process for all candidates?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How would you feel if your preferred presidential candidate was at risk of not appearing on your state's election ballot?

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Do you think a governor should step in to ensure all presidential candidates can be on the ballot, even if it means challenging their own party?

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Gov. DeWine calls for special session of legislature to get President Biden on Ohio ballot

https://cincinnati.com

Ohio lawmakers have not been able to come to a solution to get President Joe Biden on the November ballot due to a deadline issue.

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A frustrated DeWine calls special session to address Biden ballot problem

https://crainscleveland.com

On late Thursday afternoon, May 23, DeWine called a surprise press conference to call a special legislative session to address the ongoing issue that's poised to leave President Joe Biden off Ohio's ballots in November's election.

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Elon Musk AI chatbot spreads false election info

Five secretaries of state plan to send an open letter to billionaire Elon Musk on Monday, urging him to “immediately implement changes” to X’s AI chatbot Grok, after it shared with millions of users false information suggesting that Kamala Harris was not eligible to appear on the 2024 presidential ballot.The letter, spearheaded by Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and signed by his counterparts Al Schmidt of Pennsylvania, Steve Hobbs of Washington, Jocelyn Benson of Michigan and Maggie Toulouse Oliver of New Mexico, urges Musk to “immediately implement changes to X’s AI search assistant, Grok, to ensure voters have accurate information in this critical election year.”Within hours of President Biden’s announcement that he was suspending his presidential campaign on July 21, “false information on ballot deadlines produced by Grok was shared on multiple social media platforms,” the secretaries wrote.Had the deadlines passed in those states, the vice president would not have been able to replace Biden on the ballot. But the information was false. In all nine states, the ballot deadlines have not passed and upcoming ballot deadlines allow for changes to candidates.“This latest episode is unfortunate, but it’s also an opportunity to deliver a collective warning about the need for action on behalf of America’s voters,” Simon said in a message to The Washington Post. “We are all united by the goal of ensuring that voters get accurate information — and that they seek out trusted sources for such information.”

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