COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democrats are lambasting GOP Governor Mike DeWine after he ignored a mass shooting, and instead opted to attend a baseball game and the state fair.
On Sunday, nearly a dozen people were shot in Cincinnati, with the shooter fleeing the area. Instead of going to Cincinnati or issuing a statement about the tragedy, the Governor attended a Clippers game in a VIP box with the owner and then, the state fair. Gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley, who is challenging DeWine from across the aisle said on Monday that the Governor’s silence is unacceptable.
“Governor DeWine can’t be bothered to release a statement on this weekend’s mass shooting in Cincinnati, but he’ll make time to attend a Clippers game and visit the Ohio State Fair. Rather than taking action to address gun violence – which he’s already broken his promise to do – he’s out campaigning. It’s just further proof that public safety is nothing more than a campaign talking point for DeWine,” said Courtney Rice, a Whaley spokeswoman.
Whaley is the former mayor of Dayton, which experienced their own deadly mass shooting three years ago this month. When it happened, DeWine and Whaley were in close communication as she reigned the city. The Governor told the mayor he would “do something,” according to Whaley. Instead, Whaley says DeWine has signed harmful legislation that furthers violence, like the law that allows permitless concealed carry across the state.
DeWine’s office has been silent on the shooting and the response from Whaley. His office — and his campaign — have not released a statement and won’t return emails.
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