{"id":2091168,"date":"2023-11-05T16:03:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T21:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dewine-rebuffs-pritzkers-absurd-claims-republicans-want-to-take-nation-backwards\/"},"modified":"2023-11-05T16:05:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T21:05:38","slug":"dewine-rebuffs-pritzkers-absurd-claims-republicans-want-to-take-nation-backwards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dewine-rebuffs-pritzkers-absurd-claims-republicans-want-to-take-nation-backwards\/","title":{"rendered":"DeWine dismisses Pritzker&#8217;s &#8216;absurd&#8217; accusation of Republicans reversing progress."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdewine-rebuffs-pritzkers-absurd-claims-republicans-want-to-take-nation-backwards%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2091168&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. DeWine Brushes Off &#8220;Absurd&#8221; Accusations by Gov. Pritzker<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio has dismissed \u200dthe &#8220;absurd&#8221; \u200caccusations made against Republicans \u200dby Gov. J.B. Pritzker of\u200b Illinois. Pritzker recently launched a new organization called Think Big America, which aims to \u2062promote pro-choice \u2062policies across multiple states, including Ohio, and combat \u2064what he calls &#8220;right-wing extremists.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>DeWine Calls Accusations &#8220;Absurd&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>In response \u2062to Pritzker&#8217;s funding efforts and extremism accusations, DeWine called them &#8220;absurd&#8221; during an interview with\u200c Fox News Sunday. He stated, &#8220;Well, that&#8217;s just absurd, and\u200c he knows that&#8217;s absurd; he knows me. That is not\u2063 what we\u2019re trying to\u2062 do at all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>DeWine also highlighted the significant amount\u200b of money spent by the pro-choice side to mislead Ohio voters, while questioning why a governor from another state would contribute half\u200b a million dollars to the cause. He expressed concern about outsiders trying to control\u2062 the affairs of other states.<\/p>\n<h3>Think Big \u2064America&#8217;s Mission<\/h3>\n<p>Think Big America, Pritzker&#8217;s nonprofit\u200d organization, was\u2062 launched in October and focuses\u200d on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-creates-abortion-supporting-nonprofit-group\/\" title=\"Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker forms pro-choice nonprofit organization.\">championing abortion ballot measures<\/a> in battleground states such as Ohio, \u2062Nevada, and Arizona.<\/p>\n<h3>Ohio Issue 1 and the Abortion Debate<\/h3>\n<p>Ohio voters will decide on Tuesday on the state&#8217;s abortion and reproductive rights amendment, known as Ohio \u2062Issue 1. \u2062This amendment aims to protect the right to make\u2064 reproductive decisions and prevent the state from interfering with\u2064 or discriminating against those choices. Critics argue that it \u2064could undermine existing laws regarding parental consent for minors seeking abortion \u200dand safety standards for abortion facilities.<\/p>\n<p>The topic of abortion \u200dhas gained significant attention since the Supreme \u2063Court\u2064 overturned Roe \u200cv. Wade in 2022. Earlier this \u2063year, Ohio voters rejected an initiative that would have changed the voting threshold for \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dewine-rebuffs-pritzkers-absurd-claims-republicans-want-to-take-nation-backwards\/\" title=\"DeWine dismisses Pritzker's 'absurd' accusation of Republicans reversing progress.\">passing state constitutional amendments related<\/a> to abortion.<\/p>\n<h3>Abortion in United States Elections<\/h3>\n<p>Abortion has \u200bbecome a focal point in various United States elections. Nonprofit organizations like the American \u200bCivil \u2064Liberties Union have invested significant funds to influence election outcomes. In Virginia, \u2064for \u2063example, the ACLU has contributed $1\u2064 million ahead of the state&#8217;s elections, where Republicans are seeking to maintain control\u200b of the state\u2064 House and flip the state Senate.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia supports\u200d a 15-week abortion \u200drestriction and believes it is a reasonable middle ground for state voters.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the abortion debate\u2063 continues to shape political landscapes and influence voters&#8217; decisions in key states.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The\u2062 Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are\u200d the potential consequences of Think\u2063 Big America&#8217;s push for pro-choice policies on Ohio&#8217;s diverse population and the representation of their opinions?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  State is getting involved in Ohio&#8217;s affairs. He said, &#8220;The reason they&#8217;re involved is because they know \u200bthis is the \u2063battleground state; they know \u2063Ohio is\u2064 where a lot\u2064 of \u2063these issues play out.&#8221;<br \/><\/br><\/p>\n<h3>Think \u200dBig America&#8217;s Agenda<\/h3>\n<p>Think Big America, the organization\u2062 started by Pritzker, aims to promote pro-choice policies and counter what they perceive as right-wing \u2063extremism.\u2064 The organization plans to financially support like-minded candidates \u2063and initiatives in \u2063key swing states, including Ohio, to ensure\u200b that their agenda is advanced. The group believes that by \u2064strategically supporting pro-choice\u2064 candidates, they \u2062can counter \u2062the efforts of Republicans \u2063who oppose their policies.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200bmove \u2062by Pritzker has faced criticism from Republicans, who \u2064believe that interference from out-of-state governors is an infringement on Ohio&#8217;s sovereignty and democratic process. \u200cThey argue that Ohio&#8217;s voters should have the final \u200bsay in determining the state&#8217;s \u200bpolicies, rather than outside influencers attempting\u2062 to \u2063influence the outcome.<\/p>\n<h3>Ohio&#8217;s Stance on Pro-Choice Policies<\/h3>\n<p>Ohio has been at the forefront of\u200d the debate on pro-choice policies in recent years. The state has enacted \u2063several laws restricting access to abortion, including\u200c the controversial &#8220;Heartbeat Bill,&#8221; which bans\u200c abortions once \u200ba \u2062fetal heartbeat is detected. However, these laws have faced legal challenges and have\u2064 not been fully implemented.<\/p>\n<p>DeWine has been\u200b a consistent advocate for pro-life policies\u200b throughout his political career. He has supported measures aimed at limiting abortion access, citing his belief in\u200d the sanctity of life. However, he \u2063maintains that his focus \u2064is not on extremism but rather on \u2062upholding the will of Ohio&#8217;s voters \u200band representing their interests.<\/p>\n<h3>The \u2062Impact of Think \u2063Big America&#8217;s \u2064Efforts<\/h3>\n<p>Think Big America&#8217;s entrance into\u2062 Ohio&#8217;s political landscape has raised concerns\u200b among Republicans. They worry that the injection of significant funding\u200b from an out-of-state\u200d organization could tip the balance in favor\u200b of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/david-kaufman-roe-v-wade-will-impact-voters-at-the-midterms-but-not-how-you-think\/\" title=\"David Kaufman: Roe v. Wade Will Impact Voters at the Midterms\u2014but Not How You Think\">pro-choice candidates<\/a> and policies, potentially negating the results of a fair and democratic election.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, critics argue that Think \u2064Big America&#8217;s focus on promoting pro-choice\u2064 policies ignores the diversity \u2062of opinions \u2063within Ohio. While\u200d there are certainly strong voices on both sides \u200bof the abortion debate, many Ohioans hold \u200bnuanced \u200bviews that are not entirely in\u200b line\u2062 with \u200deither extreme. \u200cThink Big America&#8217;s unilateral \u2064push for pro-choice policies could alienate these\u2063 individuals and disregard their perspectives.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Local Decision-Making<\/h3>\n<p>At its core, the dispute between\u2062 DeWine and Pritzker\u2064 highlights the importance of local decision-making and the sovereignty of states in shaping their own policies. While national\u2062 and out-of-state organizations may try to influence the outcomes of \u2063elections and push their agendas, \u200bit is crucial that the voices of\u200c Ohioans are \u200bheard and respected.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the fate of pro-choice \u2063policies\u2064 in \u2064Ohio should be decided by Ohio&#8217;s voters and representatives. It\u2063 is essential that the democratic \u200bprocess is\u2062 allowed to run its course without undue interference from external \u2063actors.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u2062 Future of the Debate<\/h3>\n<p>As Think Big America continues its efforts to promote pro-choice policies \u2064and counter what they see \u2064as right-wing extremism, the \u2062debate surrounding these issues is unlikely to fade away. Ohio will remain a\u200c key \u200dbattleground state in the \u2063ongoing \u2064discussion over reproductive rights.<\/p>\n<p>It will be \u200bup to Ohioans\u2064 to carefully consider both sides of the argument and make informed\u2063 decisions that\u200c align with their values \u200band beliefs. Regardless of external \u2062influences, the \u2062outcome of this debate will shape the future of pro-choice policies in Ohio and potentially set a precedent for other states grappling with similar issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) dismissed Gov. J.B. Pritzker&#8217;s (D-IL) &#8220;absurd&#8221; claims against Republicans. 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