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[Analysis] The failed Ohio amendment reflects Republican efforts nationally to restrict direct democracy (apnews.com)

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After Ohio voters repealed a law pushed by Republicans that would have limited unions’ collective bargaining rights in 2011, then-GOP Gov. John Kasich was contrite.

“I’ve heard their voices, I understand their decision and, frankly, I respect what people have to say in an effort like this,” he told reporters after the defeat.

The tone from Ohio Republicans was much different this past week after voters resoundingly rejected their attempt to impose hurdles on passing amendments to the state constitution — a proposal that would have made it much more difficult to pass an abortion rights measure in November.

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[–] Melkath@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I mean, I feel like all of the words involved lead to a "duh".

I know its not actually that simple and literal, but the Republican party of the Democratic Republic that is America champion Republic models and stand against Democratic models.

Small wonder.