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So is Ohio primary moved to June 2? I hear mixed messages from the media (Original Post) still_one Mar 2020 OP
The governor of Ohio would like to postpone tomorrow's election. Sloumeau Mar 2020 #1
CNN just misrepresented it, and gave the impression it was a done deal, which my understanding it still_one Mar 2020 #4
It is extremely confusing. LisaL Mar 2020 #6
Seems a judge still needs to rule on this. honest.abe Mar 2020 #2
All four should be held. Then all others suspended. Funtatlaguy Mar 2020 #3
I tend to agree, but they have made this quie confusing now thanks to de whine still_one Mar 2020 #7
I'm sorry, but we need our primary here in West Virginia. Staph Mar 2020 #51
Not a done deal yet. LisaL Mar 2020 #5
yes, way too late to cancel. They should just have it. Sooner or later it has to be held. onetexan Mar 2020 #9
No, they shouldn't just have it. Poll workers and voters are being exposed unnecessarily Cousin Dupree Mar 2020 #31
Trump people claiming things could still be like this in August. Do we postpone helpisontheway Mar 2020 #36
No. We do voting by mail. Now you're quoting trump? Cousin Dupree Mar 2020 #41
This message was self-deleted by its author onetexan Mar 2020 #46
I hope NOT bluestarone Mar 2020 #8
I have no clue why he waited this long to attempt to cancel it. LisaL Mar 2020 #10
Trump talked him into it somehow. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #29
Absolutely. You need lead time still_one Mar 2020 #11
CNN is reporting a done deal showblue22 Mar 2020 #12
CNN is not correct. Court needs to rule. Court hasn't ruled yet. LisaL Mar 2020 #13
Thanks, but this is going to confuse people still_one Mar 2020 #15
Tell me about it. LisaL Mar 2020 #19
That is what I thought I heard also still_one Mar 2020 #14
I'm keeping an eye on this... showblue22 Mar 2020 #17
CNN website still says needs to go to court. honest.abe Mar 2020 #20
I found something here showblue22 Mar 2020 #16
Thanks still_one Mar 2020 #18
... William769 Mar 2020 #21
A few people in the court now. honest.abe Mar 2020 #22
I'm following her hoping to keep up to date. William769 Mar 2020 #23
Everybody has the same health issue? Pancreatic cancer? Every single one of them? showblue22 Mar 2020 #24
Yeah.. me too. honest.abe Mar 2020 #25
I agree. William769 Mar 2020 #26
Rather dumb question from the judge.. "why didn't these people early vote?" honest.abe Mar 2020 #28
We all need to remember this moment, when thr GOP cries "strict constructionist " Raven123 Mar 2020 #27
My spouse is a poll worker in Ohio. They are preparing for the election tomorrow. Cousin Dupree Mar 2020 #30
I hope people can vote tomorrow...too late DeWine should pull the suit. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #32
I agree. This 11th hour nonsense is bullshit still_one Mar 2020 #35
I hope they dont vote tomorrow. I want my poll worker spouse to be safe. He's too conscientous Cousin Dupree Mar 2020 #39
It was denied Just_Vote_Dem Mar 2020 #33
And it's a freaking mess. LisaL Mar 2020 #42
Big mess in S Florida too Just_Vote_Dem Mar 2020 #43
Denied! honest.abe Mar 2020 #34
Good. You just don't do this the day before the polls still_one Mar 2020 #37
Exactly. honest.abe Mar 2020 #38
I can't believe you people. Cousin Dupree Mar 2020 #40
How confident are you that the situation will be better in June? Blue_true Mar 2020 #44
How would I know if things will be better in June? How confident are you that voters and poll Cousin Dupree Mar 2020 #45
DeWine is not pursuing "other" ways. Blue_true Mar 2020 #47
How would you know what DeWine will do for June? Are you a seer? Do you know what you world Cousin Dupree Mar 2020 #49
He is not gong to do nothing for June because election is tomorrow. LisaL Mar 2020 #50
Look, we didn't decide anything. LisaL Mar 2020 #48
 

Sloumeau

(2,657 posts)
1. The governor of Ohio would like to postpone tomorrow's election.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:11 PM
Mar 2020

However, he, by himself, does not have the power to move an election. So, he is seeking an injunction from the court. No one is sure if he will be able to get one. That is where the confusion is coming from.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(96,555 posts)
4. CNN just misrepresented it, and gave the impression it was a done deal, which my understanding it
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:17 PM
Mar 2020

needs to be taken to the court

I am concerned that people from Ohio are going to be confused by this

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
6. It is extremely confusing.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:18 PM
Mar 2020

But as of now it's not a done deal.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Funtatlaguy

(11,793 posts)
3. All four should be held. Then all others suspended.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:16 PM
Mar 2020

If Bernie drops out after these four, DNC should waive the 1991 delegates needed and name Biden our nominee.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(96,555 posts)
7. I tend to agree, but they have made this quie confusing now thanks to de whine
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:19 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Staph

(6,346 posts)
51. I'm sorry, but we need our primary here in West Virginia.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 08:41 PM
Mar 2020

It's not just for president, but for every other office on the general election ballot from senator to governor to county magistrate. Change it to mail-in - great idea! But cancel it entirely - no way!


If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
5. Not a done deal yet.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:17 PM
Mar 2020

Judge hasn't ruled yet.

"However, about 12 hours ahead of that scheduled opening, a Franklin County Common Pleas court judge still was considering whether to grant the request — throwing elections workers across Ohio into confusion."

https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200316/coronavirus-ohio-primary-delayed-until-june-2-if-court-agrees

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

onetexan

(13,899 posts)
9. yes, way too late to cancel. They should just have it. Sooner or later it has to be held.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:19 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cousin Dupree

(1,866 posts)
31. No, they shouldn't just have it. Poll workers and voters are being exposed unnecessarily
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:08 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

helpisontheway

(5,268 posts)
36. Trump people claiming things could still be like this in August. Do we postpone
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:13 PM
Mar 2020

it indefinitely?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cousin Dupree

(1,866 posts)
41. No. We do voting by mail. Now you're quoting trump?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:19 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden

Response to Cousin Dupree (Reply #41)

 

bluestarone

(18,249 posts)
8. I hope NOT
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:19 PM
Mar 2020

After Tuesday they can look at future state primary elections, BUT hell today is Monday for christ sake! Why the fuck did he wait this long? ( i know just to fuck us up) Courts need to stay the fuck out of this!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
10. I have no clue why he waited this long to attempt to cancel it.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:20 PM
Mar 2020

This is the day before the election, for crying out loud.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
29. Trump talked him into it somehow.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:47 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(96,555 posts)
11. Absolutely. You need lead time
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:20 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
12. CNN is reporting a done deal
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:23 PM
Mar 2020

When will we know?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
13. CNN is not correct. Court needs to rule. Court hasn't ruled yet.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:24 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(96,555 posts)
15. Thanks, but this is going to confuse people
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:25 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
19. Tell me about it.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:28 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(96,555 posts)
14. That is what I thought I heard also
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:24 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
17. I'm keeping an eye on this...
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:26 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
20. CNN website still says needs to go to court.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:29 PM
Mar 2020
DeWine, though, said he does not have the power to postpone the primary unilaterally and will go to court to request the delay.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/politics/ohio-primary/index.html
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
22. A few people in the court now.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:31 PM
Mar 2020

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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

William769

(55,830 posts)
23. I'm following her hoping to keep up to date.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:35 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

showblue22

(1,026 posts)
24. Everybody has the same health issue? Pancreatic cancer? Every single one of them?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:39 PM
Mar 2020

Seems like a pre written script for people to just sign??? Fishy

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
25. Yeah.. me too.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:40 PM
Mar 2020

Im not getting my hopes up. I suspect this judge will "follow orders" but who knows. We are in uncharted territory now.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
28. Rather dumb question from the judge.. "why didn't these people early vote?"
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:45 PM
Mar 2020

How about because they wanted to wait until the debate last night.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Raven123

(6,053 posts)
27. We all need to remember this moment, when thr GOP cries "strict constructionist "
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 05:41 PM
Mar 2020

DeWine stated he does not have the authority to stop the election so he wants someone to file a suit (which he supports) to delay the election. ‘Tis a bit convenient, given the fact that he has been getting a lot of calls and knows delaying the election makes sense politically and medically given the social distancing restrictions enacted. He has done a good job on this issue, but nevertheless I find it ironic.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided
 

Cousin Dupree

(1,866 posts)
30. My spouse is a poll worker in Ohio. They are preparing for the election tomorrow.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:06 PM
Mar 2020

It’s business as usual unless they hear otherwise. Gov. DeWine asked the courts to decide. So far, nothing’s been decided.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(71,023 posts)
32. I hope people can vote tomorrow...too late DeWine should pull the suit.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:10 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(96,555 posts)
35. I agree. This 11th hour nonsense is bullshit
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:13 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cousin Dupree

(1,866 posts)
39. I hope they dont vote tomorrow. I want my poll worker spouse to be safe. He's too conscientous
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:17 PM
Mar 2020

to back out. Think about the possible infections that could result from people congregating at the polls. Would you want your loved ones exposed?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
42. And it's a freaking mess.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:22 PM
Mar 2020

"But for the moment, the primary is back on - despite reports that many poll workers already had been told not to come in Tuesday."

https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200316/coronavirus-judge-denies-request-to-move-ohio-primary-to-june-2

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

still_one

(96,555 posts)
37. Good. You just don't do this the day before the polls
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:14 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

honest.abe

(9,238 posts)
38. Exactly.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:15 PM
Mar 2020

Good for the judge.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cousin Dupree

(1,866 posts)
40. I can't believe you people.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:18 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
44. How confident are you that the situation will be better in June?
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:31 PM
Mar 2020

It, in fact, could be much worse from a safety standpoint.
DeWine could have done what Florida is doing, implement safety procedures for poll workers to follow, but he chose naked politics.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cousin Dupree

(1,866 posts)
45. How would I know if things will be better in June? How confident are you that voters and poll
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:51 PM
Mar 2020

workers will be safe tomorrow? There are other ways to vote. These are extraordinary times. Not a time for business as usual.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
47. DeWine is not pursuing "other" ways.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:57 PM
Mar 2020

All that can be done is for procedures for poll workers to be in place. Same whether it is tomorrow or June.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Cousin Dupree

(1,866 posts)
49. How would you know what DeWine will do for June? Are you a seer? Do you know what you world
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:05 PM
Mar 2020

is going to look like in June?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
50. He is not gong to do nothing for June because election is tomorrow.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 07:06 PM
Mar 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
48. Look, we didn't decide anything.
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 06:57 PM
Mar 2020

Court decided election must go on.
DeWine should have asked much earlier to postpone it, not the evening before the election.
As it is, this is going to be a giant mess, because poll workers were wrongly told not to show up.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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