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Mike DeWine: “I don't know anyone who thinks there are the votes to pass…”

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls lawmakers into special session to fix Biden ballot debacle

Published May 23, 2024 | Video Starts at 09:35

Governor, is it technically an emergency? They really have until August 6th to pass an emergency bill and Biden just to make. Well, first of all, you know, I don't know anyone who thinks there are the votes to pass an emergency measure. So we are really right up, I'm told. I talked to the secretary of state today. (09:35–09:43)

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Asserts skepticism about the Ohio legislature having enough votes for an emergency measure.

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“The House of Representatives has failed to do this.”
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“Pursuant to Article 3, Section 8 of the Ohio Constitution, I am calling a special session of the Ohio General assembly to begin this coming…”
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“Permanent solution would be fine with me, but I will be satisfied if we can deal with this problem.”
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“This is an extraordinary situation when we have the ridiculous situation that we have not taken action to deal with a problem.”
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“His name [Joe Biden's] would not be on the ballot unless a court would intervene.”
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“The Senate has already taken action on [the legislation regarding foreign nationals].”
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“My team can give you examples [of foreign nationals contributing].”
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