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Jan 06 2026

What Ohioans Should Know about the Ramaswamy-McColley Ticket

Columbus, Ohio- Following Vivek Ramaswamy’s announcement that Ohio Senate President Rob McColley will join him on his ticket, here’s what Ohioans need to know.

Ramaswamy showed Ohioans what he really thinks of them when he called them “lazy” and “mediocre,” chose to speak at a conference sponsored by a company that advocates for outsourcing American jobs, and moved his own business to Texas.

During McColley’s decade in state politics, Ohioans have seen costs go up while the Republicans in charge do nothing to help working families. During his time in the Ohio Senate, McColley worked to pass a budget that gave wealthy Ohioans a tax break, gutted funding for public schools, and failed to address the cost of childcare while jumping through hoops to give handouts to billionaires. 

“Vivek Ramaswamy called Ohio workers lazy and mediocre, agreed to speak at a conference sponsored by a company that advocates for outsourcing American jobs, and wants to continue the same failed policies that have made life unaffordable for so many Ohioans,” said Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde. “Voters are ready for change, and Ramaswamy’s decision to pick a running mate who has done the dirty work for special interests and billionaires in the statehouse is further evidence that we can’t trust him to fight for Ohio’s working families.”

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Written by Katie Seewer · Categorized: Uncategorized

Jan 05 2026

NEW INTERVIEW: Jon Husted Doubles Down on Reckless Tariffs Driving Up Costs

Columbus, Ohio — In a new interview with News 5 Cleveland, Jon Husted once again embraced and praised the tariffs that are crushing Ohio farmers, families, and small businesses.

Husted has already voted three separate times against reining in the tariffs and has repeatedly praised them, saying they “are working” as prices skyrocket across the state.

WATCH HERE:

Ohio Democratic Party Senior Communications Advisor Tony Wen released the following statement:

“Jon Husted just doubled down on the reckless tariffs crushing Ohio farmers, families, and small businesses. His toxic agenda is making families pay more for everything — and Ohioans will hold him accountable in November.”

The Husted-backed tariffs are driving up costs for Ohio families, farmers, and small businesses:

  • Jon Husted voted three separate times last year to block efforts reining in the reckless tariffs driving up costs and closing off markets.
  • Husted has said that critics “are wrong” about the tariffs, they “haven’t affected the economy negatively,” and “the policies are working.” 
  • When asked if tariffs will be beneficial for Ohioans, Husted said he was “optimistic [they] will be.”
  • The Husted-backed tariffs are crushing Ohio family farms, threatening many with “risk of foreclosure and forced auction.”
  • Because of the Husted-backed tariffs sending costs soaring, some small businesses in Northeast Ohio may need to close. 
  • The Husted-backed tariffs are costing a Grove City manufacturer millions of dollars in business, potentially threatening hundreds of jobs. When the company reached out to Jon Husted, his only response was that he “passed along” the concern to the administration.

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Written by Tony Wen · Categorized: Uncategorized

Dec 22 2025

While Ohioans Struggle This Holiday Season, Vivek Ramaswamy is Wealthier Than Ever

Columbus, Ohio- This holiday season, working families in Ohio are struggling with rising costs of everything from groceries to gifts but Vivek Ramaswamy is wealthier than ever. Forbes reported his net worth has increased by 80% in the nine months since he announced his campaign for governor to $1.8 billion dollars.  

Ohioans already pay more for groceries, healthcare, and countless essentials. Now as the holidays approach, Ohioans are paying 26% more than last year for some of the most popular holiday gifts. Electronics are 34% more expensive, clothing and accessories have jumped up to 20% and toys and games are 17% more expensive compared to last year.

“This holiday season, Ohioans aren’t wishing for an out-of-touch billionaire who clearly doesn’t understand what working families in Ohio are going through,” said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. “As governor, Vivek Ramaswamy would only work to make billionaires like himself richer.” 

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Written by Katie Seewer · Categorized: Uncategorized

Dec 19 2025

FACT CHECK: Jon Husted Supports Reckless Tariffs Driving Up Costs in Ohio

Columbus, Ohio — While Jon Husted is now attempting to distance himself from the reckless tariffs crushing Ohio families and small businesses, his record proves just the opposite.

Husted voted three separate times this year to block efforts reining in the tariffs driving up costs and closing off markets. He has said that critics “are wrong” about the tariffs, they “haven’t affected the economy negatively,” and “the policies are working.” 

Ohio Democratic Party Senior Communications Advisor Tony Wen released the following statement: 

“Jon Husted has spent the entire year voting to support reckless tariffs driving up costs for Ohio families and small businesses. He can try to run from his toxic record, but Ohioans know exactly who made their lives more expensive — and they will hold him accountable next year.”

Jon Husted’s tariffs are driving up costs for Ohio families, farmers, and small businesses:

  • Jon Husted voted three separate times this year to block efforts reining in the reckless tariffs driving up costs and closing off markets.
  • Husted has said that critics “are wrong” about the tariffs, they “haven’t affected the economy negatively,” and “the policies are working.” 
  • When asked if tariffs will be beneficial for Ohioans, Husted said he was “optimistic [they] will be.”
  • The Husted-backed tariffs are crushing Ohio family farms, threatening many with “risk of foreclosure and forced auction.”
  • Because of the Husted-backed tariffs sending costs soaring, some small businesses in Northeast Ohio may need to close. 
  • Ohio farmer Chris Gibbs said that farmers are taking major losses because of the Husted-backed tariffs — and it is putting them in a “hell of a mess.”
  • The Husted-backed tariffs are costing a Grove City manufacturer millions of dollars in business, potentially threatening hundreds of jobs. When the company reached out to Jon Husted, his only response was that he “passed along” the concern to the administration.

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Written by Tony Wen · Categorized: Uncategorized

Dec 19 2025

Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Cleveland.com’s ‘Worst Use of Social Media’ for Year-Round School Proposal His Own Supporters Thought Must Be AI

Columbus, Ohio – Cleveland.com’s 2025 Sloopy Awards has crowned Vivek Ramaswamy the winner of the ‘Worst Use of Social Media’ award for his year-round schooling video. The video, which supporters found so bizarre that they claimed it was AI, received a whopping 26.38% of the vote from thousands of voters across Ohio. 

Read more about Vivek Ramaswamy’s video proposal to establish year-round schooling and AI controversy: 

  • Columbus Dispatch: Year-round school in Ohio? Vivek Ramaswamy floats idea in video
  • WTVG: Should Ohio students go to school year-round? Candidate for governor suggests they should
  • WBNS: Acton, Ramaswamy address public school priorities following social media video
  • New Republic: Vivek Ramaswamy’s Latest Comment Is So Dumb, His Fans Say It’s AI 
  • Huffington Post: Vivek Ramaswamy Pitches Idea So Extreme Supporters Think His Opponent Made AI Video
  • Daily Beast: MAGA Insists Real Vivek Ramaswamy Policy Proposal Is AI
  • Center Square: Ramaswamy edits video initially proposing year-round school
  • Yahoo News: Fact Check: Gubernatorial Opponent Amy Acton Did NOT Spread A Fake Video Of Vivek Ramaswamy Advocating Year-Round School — He Did Say It
  • Mediaite: ‘ENOUGH’: Meghan McCain Outraged at Vivek Ramaswamy’s Deleted Plan for Year-Round School 

Written by Katie Seewer · Categorized: Uncategorized

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