Ohio governor accuses Democrats of scapegoating state over Biden roll-call vote

MILWAUKEE – Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) voiced frustration on Thursday with the blame Democrats are laying at Ohio’s feet over a vote to nominate President Joe Biden weeks before their August convention.

The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual roll call during the first week of August despite the convention not starting until Aug. 19. The reason is ostensibly to avoid running afoul of an Ohio law requiring parties to submit names for the November ballot by Aug. 7, but the move is widely perceived as an attempt to outmaneuver a growing chorus of Democrats who want Biden to step aside.