“Barack Obama has abdicated his responsibility to govern”

COLUMBUS –Ohio Republican Party Chairman Kevin DeWine released the following statement this evening on President Obama’s State of the Union Address:

“Barack Obama once again squandered an opportunity to exude leadership and rise above the partisan divisiveness he has exacerbated during his failed presidency,” Chairman Kevin DeWine said.

“What is clear is that Barack Obama has abdicated his responsibility to govern, and has instead resorted to commanding the public spotlight for the sole purpose of driving a wedge between Americans through partisan, campaign-style rhetoric.  Three years of failed promises have led our nation deeper into debt, created greater uncertainty for American job creators and prolonged unacceptably high unemployment.

“Fortunately for Ohio taxpayers and families, voters are beginning to realize that the only thing being stimulated by Barack Obama’s failed big-spending policies is government growth.  That is the wrong prescription for Ohio, and it is why tonight’s State of the Union will be Barack Obama’s last,” Chairman DeWine concluded.

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