Ohio Republican Party says Rep. Anthony Gonzalez should resign: Capitol Letter
Posted May 10, 2021
The Ohio Republican Party has censured U.S. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez and called for his resignation. (AP File Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP
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Going Gonzo: U.S. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez on Friday became the latest pro-impeachment House Republican to be raked over the coals by his state’s party. But as Jeremy Pelzer reports, the Ohio Republican Party not only voted to censure Gonzalez, but also passed an impromptu resolution calling for his resignation. Gonzalez didn’t respond Friday, though U.S. Sen. Rob Portman issued a statement supporting the Rocky River Republican.
Ohio GOP lawmakers back off ballot proposal to extend redistricting deadlines: Capitol Letter
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine stopped at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, as he traveled around Ohio promoting tourism. (David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com)David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
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Not happening: Ohio Republican legislative leaders have abandoned a plan to ask voters to approve a constitutional amendment in August extending deadlines for Ohio’s new redistricting process. As Andrew Tobias reports, Senate President Matt Huffman, who floated the plan in light of delayed census data, had said he wouldn’t go forward without bipartisan support. Democratic leaders expressed concerns about a rushed process.
Thirteen Democrats file to run for former Rep. Marcia Fudge’s vacant seat
Updated May 05, 2021;
Posted May 05, 2021
Thirteen Democrats filed with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections on Wednesday to run for former Rep. Marcia Fudge s congressional seat. (David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com)David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Thirteen Democratic candidates filed petitions by the Wednesday deadline to run in the 11th Congressional District race to replace former Rep. Marcia Fudge.
The packed field included many notable names whose campaigns are already active and excluded one who announced his candidacy but ultimately decided against running: former state Rep. Bryan Flannery. Two Republicans also filed for the primary in the district that is heavily gerrymandered to favor Democrats.
This isn t the first major endorsement that Turner has received, however.
In the past several months, the politician has been publicly endorsed by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo, and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Known for her left-leaning views, Turner has promised to be an advocate for progressive policies in Congress if she were to be elected. What we are hearing from the people of this district is they want a Congressperson who is going to go to Washington to be an effective voice for the needs of our community. Our people deserve better wages, better and more affordable health care, and a nation that affirms the social dignity of every person, said Nina Turner of her interest in the open seat in Congress. They want a Congressperson who will negotiate hard for them to be their champion and who has shown the ability to work with anyone who can help make life better for people. In the coming months, I look fo