Resilient Ohio Voters: Thwarting a Constitutional Coup and Turning the Tables

On Tuesday, May 3, 2023, Ohio voters turned the tables on a group of Republican lawmakers who were trying to stage a constitutional coup. The voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have given the legislature the power to override any veto by the governor.

The ballot measure, known as Issue 2, was a direct attack on the power of the governor and the will of the voters. It was sponsored by a group of far-right Republicans who were angry that Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a number of their bills, including a bill that would have banned abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

If Issue 2 had passed, it would have given the legislature the power to override any veto by the governor with a simple majority vote. This would have given the legislature the power to overturn any law that the governor did not like, regardless of what the voters wanted.

The voters of Ohio saw through this power grab and rejected Issue 2 by a margin of 63% to 37%. This was a decisive victory for democracy and a rebuke to the Republican lawmakers who were trying to undermine the will of the people.

The defeat of Issue 2 is a major victory for Governor DeWine and for the people of Ohio. It sends a clear message that the voters will not tolerate any attempts to take away their power. It also sends a message to other states that are considering similar measures that they should think twice before trying to stage a constitutional coup.

The defeat of Issue 2 is a reminder that democracy is fragile and that it must be protected. It is also a reminder that the people have the power to fight back against those who would try to take away their rights.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the defeat of Issue 2:

The voters of Ohio are still committed to democracy and they will not tolerate any attempts to undermine it.
The Republican lawmakers who sponsored Issue 2 were out of touch with the will of the people.
The defeat of Issue 2 is a major victory for Governor DeWine and for the people of Ohio.
The defeat of Issue 2 sends a message to other states that are considering similar measures that they should think twice before trying to stage a constitutional coup.

The defeat of Issue 2 is a positive development for democracy, but it is important to remember that the fight is not over. There are still those who would try to take away our rights and we must remain vigilant in protecting our democracy.