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Toronto Star
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Ohio's Republican attorney general suspends his governor bid against a Trump-backed candidate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost suspended his campaign for governor on Friday, just a week after he lost the state Republican Party's endorsement to Trump-backed biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy. In an email to supporters, Yost pledged to continue to fight for the state as attorney general until the end of his term in January 2027. Yost, 68, did not immediately endorse his chief rival, after last week suggesting the state GOP had engaged in 'a premature coronation of an untested candidate.' However, he hinted at realizing he was at an increasing disadvantage. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW While praising the people of Ohio, he said it had become 'apparent that a steep climb to the nomination for governor has become a vertical cliff. I do not wish to divide my political party or my state with a quixotic battle over the small differences between my vision and that of my opponent. I am simply not that important.' Ramaswamy struck a supportive tone about the news. 'Congratulations to Dave on running a thoughtful campaign,' he said in a statement. 'He has served Ohio with great dedication, and I am confident he will continue to play an important role in shaping the future of our state and our nation.' It was not immediately clear where Yost's political career would go next, though. He will be too old to run for the Ohio Supreme Court seat that's up next year, where age limits are in place. He told supporters, however, that he will keep serving Ohioans 'perhaps for quite a while yet.' For Ramaswamy, the former co-chair of the president's Department of Government Efficiency initiative who sought the GOP nomination for president in 2024, it represents another positive development in his fast-paced campaign to lock in the lead for the state's top political office. In a state that strongly supported Trump three times, Ramaswamy's close relationship with the president has translated into packed crowds at county Lincoln Day dinners and a successful push for the state GOP's state central committee to endorse him over Yost and Appalachian entrepreneur Heather Hill nearly a year before the primary. Hill said Ohio Republicans should be outraged at the state party's 'blatant disregard for our rights to select our next governor.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'My heart goes out to the Republican candidates who feel forced to drop out of the race due to the RNC/GOP's unfair bias towards one candidate,' she said in a statement. 'I want to reassure Ohioans that I will not give up. I will fight tirelessly every day to ensure my name is heard and that I prioritize the best interests of all Ohioans.' Despite the early endorsement, the Republican gubernatorial field still may not be set. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a popular former Ohio State football coach, said last week that he hasn't ruled running. The filing deadline for the race is Feb. 4. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who is term-limited, pointed out that the nearly a year before the primary is a 'lifetime' in politics. He picked Tressel after appointing the presumptive frontrunner to succeed him as governor, former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, to serve the remainder of Vice President JD Vance's Senate term. Dr. Amy Acton, the former state health director who helped lead Ohio through the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is the only announced Democrat in the race. She chose to attack Ramaswamy's positions on a host of issues in her statement Friday, making no reference to Yost. 'As Governor I'll fight for Ohioans who are struggling due to decades of billionaire special interests like Vivek running our state,' she said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Yost also failed to mention Acton in his email. He did say, however, that former Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is in the midst of a 'comeback attempt' that represents 'a real and present danger to Ohio's prosperity.' 'Sherrod Brown and the risky progressive ideas of his party will unwind all of the good that the last 15 years of Republican leadership has brought,' he wrote. 'This is a time to protect Ohio, not a time for a family squabble.' Brown had no immediate comment. Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Katie Seewer said Yost referencing Brown just shows that Republicans believe Democrats will be a threat next year. She said of Yost's withdrawal: 'At least he's doing what's best for Ohio.' Read more on the U.S. Election at
Toronto Star
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Ohio's Republican attorney general suspends his campaign for governor after Trump backed a rival
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost suspended his campaign for governor on Friday, just a week after he lost the state Republican Party's endorsement to Trump-backed biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy. In an email to supporters, Yost pledged to continue to fight for the state as attorney general until the end of his term in January 2027. Yost, 68, did not immediately endorse his chief rival, after last week suggesting the state GOP had engaged in 'a premature coronation of an untested candidate.' However, he hinted at realizing he was at an increasing disadvantage. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Yost praised the people of Ohio, but said it had become 'apparent that a steep climb to the nomination for governor has become a vertical cliff.' He continued, 'I do not wish to divide my political party or my state with a quixotic battle over the small differences between my vision and that of my opponent. I am simply not that important.' It is unclear what the withdrawal might mean for Yost's political career. He will be too old to run for the Ohio Supreme Court seat that's up next year, where age limits are in place. Yost told supporters, however, that he will keep serving Ohioans 'perhaps for quite a while yet.' For Ramaswamy, the former co-chair of the president's Department of Government Efficiency initiative who sought the GOP nomination for president in 2024, it represents another positive development in his fast-paced campaign to lock in the lead for the state's top political office. In a state that strongly supported Trump three times, Ramaswamy's close relationship with the president has translated into packed crowds at county Lincoln Day dinners and a successful push for the state GOP's state central committee to endorse him over Yost and Appalachian entrepreneur Heather Hill nearly a year before the primary. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Still, the field may not be set. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a popular former Ohio State football coach, said last week that he hasn't ruled running. The filing deadline for the race is Feb. 4. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who is term-limited, pointed out that the nearly a year before the primary is a 'lifetime' in politics. He picked Tressel after appointing the presumptive frontrunner to succeed him as governor, former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, to serve the remainder of Vice President JD Vance's Senate term. Dr. Amy Acton, the former state health director who helped lead Ohio through the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is the only announced Democrat in the race. However, Yost said in his email that former Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is in the midst of a 'comeback attempt' that represents 'a real and present danger to Ohio's prosperity.' 'Sherrod Brown and the risky progressive ideas of his party will unwind all of the good that the last 15 years of Republican leadership has brought,' he wrote. 'This is a time to protect Ohio, not a time for a family squabble.' A message seeking comment was left with a representative of Brown. Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Katie Seewer said Yost referencing Brown just shows that Republicans believe Democrats will be a threat next year. She said of Yost's withdrawal: 'At least he's doing what's best for Ohio.' Read more on the U.S. Election at
Winnipeg Free Press
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ohio's Republican attorney general suspends his campaign for governor after Trump backed a rival
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost suspended his campaign for governor on Friday, just a week after he lost the state Republican Party's endorsement to Trump-backed biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy. In an email to supporters, Yost pledged to continue to fight for the state as attorney general until the end of his term in January 2027. Yost, 68, did not immediately endorse his chief rival, after last week suggesting the state GOP had engaged in 'a premature coronation of an untested candidate.' However, he hinted at realizing he was at an increasing disadvantage. Yost praised the people of Ohio, but said it had become 'apparent that a steep climb to the nomination for governor has become a vertical cliff.' He continued, 'I do not wish to divide my political party or my state with a quixotic battle over the small differences between my vision and that of my opponent. I am simply not that important.' It is unclear what the withdrawal might mean for Yost's political career. He will be too old to run for the Ohio Supreme Court seat that's up next year, where age limits are in place. Yost told supporters, however, that he will keep serving Ohioans 'perhaps for quite a while yet.' For Ramaswamy, the former co-chair of the president's Department of Government Efficiency initiative who sought the GOP nomination for president in 2024, it represents another positive development in his fast-paced campaign to lock in the lead for the state's top political office. In a state that strongly supported Trump three times, Ramaswamy's close relationship with the president has translated into packed crowds at county Lincoln Day dinners and a successful push for the state GOP's state central committee to endorse him over Yost and Appalachian entrepreneur Heather Hill nearly a year before the primary. Still, the field may not be set. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a popular former Ohio State football coach, said last week that he hasn't ruled running. The filing deadline for the race is Feb. 4. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who is term-limited, pointed out that the nearly a year before the primary is a 'lifetime' in politics. He picked Tressel after appointing the presumptive frontrunner to succeed him as governor, former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, to serve the remainder of Vice President JD Vance's Senate term. Dr. Amy Acton, the former state health director who helped lead Ohio through the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is the only announced Democrat in the race. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. However, Yost said in his email that former Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is in the midst of a 'comeback attempt' that represents 'a real and present danger to Ohio's prosperity.' 'Sherrod Brown and the risky progressive ideas of his party will unwind all of the good that the last 15 years of Republican leadership has brought,' he wrote. 'This is a time to protect Ohio, not a time for a family squabble.' A message seeking comment was left with a representative of Brown. Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Katie Seewer said Yost referencing Brown just shows that Republicans believe Democrats will be a threat next year. She said of Yost's withdrawal: 'At least he's doing what's best for Ohio.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio's Republican attorney general suspends his campaign for governor after Trump backed a rival
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost suspended his campaign for governor on Friday, just a week after he lost the state Republican Party's endorsement to Trump-backed biotech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy. In an email to supporters, Yost pledged to continue to fight for the state as attorney general until the end of his term in January 2027. Yost, 68, did not immediately endorse his chief rival, after last week suggesting the state GOP had engaged in 'a premature coronation of an untested candidate.' However, he hinted at realizing he was at an increasing disadvantage. Yost praised the people of Ohio, but said it had become 'apparent that a steep climb to the nomination for governor has become a vertical cliff.' He continued, 'I do not wish to divide my political party or my state with a quixotic battle over the small differences between my vision and that of my opponent. I am simply not that important.' It is unclear what the withdrawal might mean for Yost's political career. He will be too old to run for the Ohio Supreme Court seat that's up next year, where age limits are in place. Yost told supporters, however, that he will keep serving Ohioans 'perhaps for quite a while yet.' For Ramaswamy, the former co-chair of the president's Department of Government Efficiency initiative who sought the GOP nomination for president in 2024, it represents another positive development in his fast-paced campaign to lock in the lead for the state's top political office. In a state that strongly supported Trump three times, Ramaswamy's close relationship with the president has translated into packed crowds at county Lincoln Day dinners and a successful push for the state GOP's state central committee to endorse him over Yost and Appalachian entrepreneur Heather Hill nearly a year before the primary. Still, the field may not be set. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, a popular former Ohio State football coach, said last week that he hasn't ruled running. The filing deadline for the race is Feb. 4. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who is term-limited, pointed out that the nearly a year before the primary is a 'lifetime' in politics. He picked Tressel after appointing the presumptive frontrunner to succeed him as governor, former Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, to serve the remainder of Vice President JD Vance's Senate term. Dr. Amy Acton, the former state health director who helped lead Ohio through the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is the only announced Democrat in the race. However, Yost said in his email that former Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is in the midst of a 'comeback attempt' that represents 'a real and present danger to Ohio's prosperity.' 'Sherrod Brown and the risky progressive ideas of his party will unwind all of the good that the last 15 years of Republican leadership has brought,' he wrote. 'This is a time to protect Ohio, not a time for a family squabble.' A message seeking comment was left with a representative of Brown. Ohio Democratic Party spokesperson Katie Seewer said Yost referencing Brown just shows that Republicans believe Democrats will be a threat next year. She said of Yost's withdrawal: 'At least he's doing what's best for Ohio.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dave Yost attends local Lincoln Day dinner
HOWLAND, Ohio (WKBN) — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost was greeted by Trumbull County Republicans during the Lincoln Day dinner at Howland's Grand Resort Tuesday, where he talked about his vision for the state's future. Yost has spent the last 15 years helping run Ohio's government, first as Auditor and the last seven as Attorney General. Now he wants to be Governor and is a candidate in the May 2026 Republican primary. 'With me, it's a record of results, not rhetoric,' Yost said. Yost said he thinks the JobsOhio program has done some good work — but he has issues with companies like Intel delaying the opening of its Columbus area plant by four to five years. 'And I'm looking at these agreements and saying these aren't the agreements that I would have crafted as the lawyer for the state,' he says an issue he's hearing from business owners is they can't find people to work. He says one solution could be childcare. 'What if we started incentivizing onsite daycare for these companies that are coming in?' he said. Yost agrees that Ohio has energy problems — that it needs more electricity. He wants to use the state's abundant supply of natural gas to power generating plants and has a way to bypass the federal permitting process, which Yost says can take up to seven years. 'And we're not going to get any federal permits because we're going to use every last kilowatt of that electricity in Ohio, for Ohioans, for Ohio businesses, Ohio manufacturing. We're not going to cross any state lines,' he also has a proposal to convince Ohio's young people to stay. It would begin the year after they graduate from college in a high-demand profession. 'Each year after that, that you stay employed in Ohio, we'll give you one-seventh of the value of your education, until the 8th year, it was on the house,' Yost said. Before his appearance in Howland, Yost stopped in Warren to let Trumbull County Sheriff Mike Wilson know he'll be getting $250,000 a year for the next three years to help inmates in the jail with drug addiction and mental health. Some of the money will go toward paying two full-time social workers and a quarter-time nurse. 'We have to do more to help people. It's not just about enforcing laws; it's about taking care of people's needs, and these people have a need for counseling, for drug addiction, alcohol addiction and mental health counseling,' Wilson said. Some of the money will also go into creating a reentry program to help inmates readjust to society after being released from jail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
