Last Thursday’s presidential debate showed voters that their choice is clear between a career politician with 47 years of failed Washington policies, and a president who has achieved more in just 47 months. While President Trump spent the last four years keeping the promises he made to Americans, Joe Biden continues to be all talk and no action.

During the debate, Biden admitted he wants to ban fracking and end the oil industry, actions that will threaten 19 million jobs across the country. Joe Biden wanted to talk about minority communities, yet he was the architect of a 1994 crime bill that resulted in mass incarceration of Black Americans. In an effort to actually support those communities, President Trump signed major criminal justice reform into law (the FIRST STEP Act) and his Administration has invested in Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Along with those achievements, President Trump helped create a strong American economy before an unprecedented global pandemic hit, and he continues to lead our Great American Comeback. Over the past 5 months, 11.4 million jobs were added back to the economy and the unemployment rate continues to drop each month. President Trump has more positive change to show for his four years as president than Joe Biden has to show for nearly half a century entrenched in politics. President Trump fights for all Americans, and that is why we need to re-elect him for Four More Years.

There are only 9 days standing between now and Election Day. As an American citizen and Ohio resident, it is your right and duty to participate in the election process. Every vote counts, and we must continue supporting President Trump through November 3rd.

As you head to the polls or fill out absentee ballots, don’t forget to visit slate.ohiogop.org to find the Republican slate card.

If you are interested in signing up to be a poll worker, visit voteohio.gov for more information. You will get paid for your time while helping to defend democracy and make this election a successful one. You can also sign up to join Team Trump’s Election Day Team to assist with grassroots operations and Getting Out The Vote (GOTV). You can find more information here.

Portman also joined Fox News’s Your World With Neil Cavuto to highlight the need for Republicans and Democrats to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation and focus on the areas of agreement between the two parties: increased testing, additional funding for schools and universities, and restarting the Payment Protection Program, which has saved countless small businesses. As he did last week after Senate Democrats voted to block targeted COVID-19 response legislation, Portman urged Senate Democrats insisting on passing the partisan, $3.5 trillion HEROES Act to instead work together and negotiate in good faith with Republicans to finalize additional coronavirus response legislation so that Americans do not continue to go without relief.

 

DeWine, Husted Announces CARES Act Funding 

On Friday, Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced that the administration, in partnership with the General Assembly, is developing a package of more than $419.5 million CARES Act funding to help Ohioans. This package includes funding for small businesses, restaurants and bars, hospitals, higher education, arts, nonprofits, and low-income Ohioans impacted financially by the pandemic.

“We know that Ohioans are hurting, and the needs are great. We must do what we can to help them through this crisis,” said Governor DeWine. “Providing financial support to small businesses, the arts, and nonprofits will help them keep the doors open and Ohioans employed. For Ohioans in need, this assistance will help them stay in their homes, which can make all the difference.”

DeWine and Husted were joined at the announcement by Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina), House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima), Senator Stephanie Kunze (R-Hilliard), Senator Matt Dolan (R-Chagrin Falls), Representative Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Township), Representative Mark Frazier (R-Newark), and Representative D. J. Swearingen (R-Huron).

More information on these new programs can be found at https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/resources/news-releases-news-you-can-use/covid-19-update-10-23-20 

 

Husted Promotes Apprenticeships as Pathway to Career

Volunteers from Governor Mike DeWine’s team deployed for House GOP members on Saturday.  They assisted Rep. Lanese and Rep. Greenspan.  They are pictured here with Rep. Greenspan.

With just 16 days to go until Election Day, the campaign update from the RNC and Trump Campaign shows we are in a strong position to re-elect President Trump for Four More Years. Last week alone, volunteers knocked on more than 3 million doors. After recovering from Covid-19, the president is back on the campaign trail ready to fight for Americans now more than ever. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the most radical ticket in history. We must continue working throughout these next 16 days to ensure another victory for President Trump.

During her confirmation hearing last week, Judge Amy Coney Barrett expressed her commitment to the Constitution and rule of law. Democrats hardly asked any questions about her personal background as a judge because her judicial experience points to her exceptional qualifications. Democrats only wanted to ask her hypothetical questions about cases that might come before the court, and Judge Barrett handled that line of questioning extremely well, quoting Justice Ginsburg in saying, “no hints, no forecasts, no previews.” Judge Barrett will be a great asset to the U.S. Supreme Court, and Senate Republicans should hold a swift vote.

If you have not yet voted by absentee ballot or early in-person, there is still plenty of time to do so. If you would like to vote by absentee ballot but have not yet requested one, you may do so until October 31st. The polls are also open to vote in-person, and you can find more information about that here.

As you head to the polls or fill out absentee ballots, don’t forget to visit slate.ohiogop.org to find the Republican slate card.

If you are interested in signing up to be a poll worker, visit voteohio.gov for more information. You will get paid for your time while helping to defend democracy and make this election a successful one. You can also sign up to join Team Trump’s Election Day Team to assist with grassroots operations and Getting Out The Vote (GOTV). You can find more information here.

The World War II Memorial Prayer Act, authored by Portman and Rep. Johnson, was signed into law in 2014 and directed the Secretary of the Interior to add a plaque or inscription of the prayer in the area of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered this prayer to the nation on the morning of June 6, 1944, the day the Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy which ultimately turned the tide of World War II. Many consider D-Day to be the single most important moment of the 20th century.

The location of the plaque has been determined to be at the Circle of Remembrance, near the World War II Memorial. The legislation requires that the plaque comply with the Commemorative Works Act and prohibits the use of federal funding.  The project is being led by the Friends of the World War II Memorial and is expected to be completed on the 78th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2022.

On the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Portman led a reading of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s D-Day Prayer and previewed the placement of a temporary plaque at the Circle of Remembrance inscribed with the words of the prayer.

 

DeWine Releases New Covid-19 PSA with Meyer, Tressel

On Tuesday, Governor DeWine cautioned that the continuing increase in COVID-19 cases indicates that significant numbers of infections are likely this winter unless citizens take steps to mitigate and control the spread of the virus.

“Although a vaccine is on the way in the future, we can’t control the timetable of the development of a vaccine – but we can control how much this flares up until then,” said Governor DeWine. “We have avoided the large outbreaks that other countries and other states have seen, and so far, the combined efforts of Ohioans have kept the virus in check. We can’t let our guards down now. We need to continue taking basic safety measures of wearing masks, keeping distance, and avoiding large gatherings.”

In the last seven days, Ohio COVID-19 cases have averaged 1,475 cases per day by report date as compared to an average of approximately 1,000 cases per day only two weeks ago. Ohio’s current positivity rate is 4.1 percent as compared to 2.7 percent on September 23 and 24. A total of 51 counties are considered high incidence and/or Alert Level 3 on Ohio’s Public Health Advisory System.

A new public service announcement featuring former Ohio State coaches Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer encourages everyone to stay in the game and to stick to the game plan.

 

Husted Breaks Ground on U.S. 40 to Support Economic Development

Last week’s vice presidential debate showcased the proven, principled leadership that Vice President Mike Pence has provided to President Trump’s Administration. Kamala Harris refused to answer questions on whether Joe Biden would pack the courts, and she continued with her political games by telling the American people she will not get vaccinated if President Trump is the one who urges Americans to do so, undermining confidence in the health professionals who are working to develop a coronavirus vaccine. In 2019, Harris was ranked the most liberal of all 100 senators. There is no doubt that she plans on bringing her radical, progressive agenda to the White House.

With 23 days to go until Election Day, we must continue fighting for President Trump’s re-election. Under a Biden Administration, our taxes will be raised, our police will be defunded, and America’s energy sector will be destroyed. We must re-elect President Trump for Four More Years.

Early voting started last week. Whether you will be voting early in-person or by mail, it is important to know who is on the ballot. You can find the Republican slate card at slate.ohiogop.org.

If you are interested in signing up to be a poll worker, visit voteohio.gov for more information. You will get paid for your time while helping to defend democracy and make this election a successful one. You can also sign up to join Team Trump’s Election Day Team to assist with grassroots operations and Getting Out The Vote (GOTV). You can find more information here.

In a new video, Senator Portman praises the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as the next Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Portman discusses how Judge Barrett is well-qualified to fill this role and apply the law impartially without legislating from the bench. Highlighting her impressive background as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, a law professor at Notre Dame Law School, and a working parent to seven children, Portman said that he looks forward to meeting with Judge Barrett as the fair and thorough evaluation process continues in the Senate.

The video can be found here.

 

DeWine Visits 4 Cities to Highlight Rise in COVID-19 Cases

On Friday, Governor DeWine spoke with media across the state about the recent rise of COVID-19 cases throughout Ohio.

“What we’re seeing across the state is many cases are coming from social gatherings- parties, people getting together, not wearing masks, not keeping distance. We’re seeing bad trends. We can’t let this virus flare up,” said Governor DeWine.

On Thursday, Governor DeWine released Ohio’s updated Public Health Advisory System map. New health data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health found that 18 counties currently have a very high risk of exposure and spread (Level 3): Ashland, Butler, Fayette, Hamilton, Lawrence, Madison, Mahoning, Marion, Mercer, Montgomery, Muskingum, Pike, Portage, Putnam, Richland, Ross, Scioto,  and Trumbull.

“We have 18 Red counties, which is more than we’ve seen since the week of July 23,” said Governor DeWine. “Additionally, there are 58 Orange counties this week, the highest ever. 96% of Ohioans are living in a Red or Orange county. The virus continues to spread quickly throughout the state, and we need to continue staying at home when sick, wearing a mask when out, and keeping at least six feet between you and those outside of your household.”

A county-by-county breakdown outlining the presence of COVID-19 in all of Ohio’s 88 counties can be found on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System’s website.

Husted Works to Make Ohio Entrepreneur Capital of Midwest

Speaker Cupp hit the trail for House candidates in northeast Ohio. Knocking doors for Tom Patton, Shay Hawkins and Bob Young, Speaker Cupp and the entire Republican caucus is committed to maintaining a strong Republican majority in the Ohio House of Representatives!

Last Tuesday’s debate further highlighted the stark contrasts between President Trump and Joe Biden. Throughout the debate, President Trump held Biden accountable for a career full of failed policies. Ohioans appreciate President Trump’s Promises Made Promises Kept agenda, and know that he truly puts America First. As a career politician, Joe Biden’s only accomplishments have been to ship millions of jobs overseas to China and raising taxes. As Vice President, he presided over one of the worst economic recoveries ever, and will be disastrous for our economy going forward. The choice Americans will face on November 3rd is clear.

On Friday, we all learned of the president and first lady’s positive covid-19 test results. I hope you will all join me in praying for President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s speedy and complete recovery.

You can also find the Republican slate card at ohiogop.org.

Last week on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Rob Portman discussed the recent nomination by President Trump of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. He noted her nomination was consistent with Senate precedent when the presidency and the Senate are controlled by the same party during an election year. In addition, Portman expressed his belief that Judge Barrett will prove well-qualified to capably fill the role as a nonpartisan judge who does not legislate from the bench. Highlighting her impressive background as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, a law professor at Notre Dame Law School, and a working parent to seven children, Portman said that he looks forward to his one-on-one meeting with Judge Barrett as part of the evaluation process by the Senate. In addition, Portman urged his Democratic colleagues not to malign Judge Barrett’s character in an attempt to discredit her from the court the way they did to Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation process.

A video of his speech can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq4rBw5R8XA&feature=youtu.be

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