So is Ohio primary moved to June 2? I hear mixed messages from the media

[still_one]

[Sloumeau]

1. The governor of Ohio would like to postpone tomorrow's election.

However, he, by himself, does not have the power to move an election. So, he is seeking an injunction from the court. No one is sure if he will be able to get one. That is where the confusion is coming from.

[still_one]

4. CNN just misrepresented it, and gave the impression it was a done deal, which my understanding it

needs to be taken to the court

I am concerned that people from Ohio are going to be confused by this

[LisaL]

6. It is extremely confusing.

But as of now it's not a done deal.

[honest.abe]

2. Seems a judge still needs to rule on this.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/16/ohio-governor-recommends-postponing-tuesdays-primary-132340

[Funtatlaguy]

3. All four should be held. Then all others suspended.

If Bernie drops out after these four, DNC should waive the 1991 delegates needed and name Biden our nominee.

[still_one]

7. I tend to agree, but they have made this quie confusing now thanks to de whine

[Staph]

51. I'm sorry, but we need our primary here in West Virginia.

It's not just for president, but for every other office on the general election ballot from senator to governor to county magistrate. Change it to mail-in - great idea! But cancel it entirely - no way!

[LisaL]

5. Not a done deal yet.

Judge hasn't ruled yet.

"However, about 12 hours ahead of that scheduled opening, a Franklin County Common Pleas court judge still was considering whether to grant the request — throwing elections workers across Ohio into confusion."

https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200316/coronavirus-ohio-primary-delayed-until-june-2-if-court-agrees

[onetexan]

9. yes, way too late to cancel. They should just have it. Sooner or later it has to be held.

[Cousin Dupree]

31. No, they shouldn't just have it. Poll workers and voters are being exposed unnecessarily

[helpisontheway]

36. Trump people claiming things could still be like this in August. Do we postpone

it indefinitely?

[Cousin Dupree]

41. No. We do voting by mail. Now you're quoting trump?

[bluestarone]

8. I hope NOT

After Tuesday they can look at future state primary elections, BUT hell today is Monday for christ sake! Why the fuck did he wait this long? ( i know just to fuck us up) Courts need to stay the fuck out of this!

[LisaL]

10. I have no clue why he waited this long to attempt to cancel it.

This is the day before the election, for crying out loud.

[Demsrule86]

29. Trump talked him into it somehow.

[still_one]

11. Absolutely. You need lead time

[showblue22]

12. CNN is reporting a done deal

When will we know?

[LisaL]

13. CNN is not correct. Court needs to rule. Court hasn't ruled yet.

[still_one]

15. Thanks, but this is going to confuse people

[LisaL]

19. Tell me about it.

[still_one]

14. That is what I thought I heard also

[showblue22]

17. I'm keeping an eye on this...

Link to tweet

[honest.abe]

20. CNN website still says needs to go to court.

DeWine, though, said he does not have the power to postpone the primary unilaterally and will go to court to request the delay.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/politics/ohio-primary/index.html

[showblue22]

16. I found something here

Link to tweet

[still_one]

18. Thanks

[William769]

21. ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETQ5-UtWkAM0Wgd?format=jpg&name=small

[honest.abe]

22. A few people in the court now.

Link to tweet

/photo/1

[William769]

23. I'm following her hoping to keep up to date.

[showblue22]

24. Everybody has the same health issue? Pancreatic cancer? Every single one of them?

Seems like a pre written script for people to just sign??? Fishy

[honest.abe]

25. Yeah.. me too.

Im not getting my hopes up. I suspect this judge will "follow orders" but who knows. We are in uncharted territory now.

[William769]

26. I agree.

[honest.abe]

28. Rather dumb question from the judge.. "why didn't these people early vote?"

How about because they wanted to wait until the debate last night.

[Raven123]

27. We all need to remember this moment, when thr GOP cries "strict constructionist "

DeWine stated he does not have the authority to stop the election so he wants someone to file a suit (which he supports) to delay the election. ‘Tis a bit convenient, given the fact that he has been getting a lot of calls and knows delaying the election makes sense politically and medically given the social distancing restrictions enacted. He has done a good job on this issue, but nevertheless I find it ironic.

[Cousin Dupree]

30. My spouse is a poll worker in Ohio. They are preparing for the election tomorrow.

It’s business as usual unless they hear otherwise. Gov. DeWine asked the courts to decide. So far, nothing’s been decided.

[Demsrule86]

32. I hope people can vote tomorrow...too late DeWine should pull the suit.

[still_one]

35. I agree. This 11th hour nonsense is bullshit

[Cousin Dupree]

39. I hope they dont vote tomorrow. I want my poll worker spouse to be safe. He's too conscientous

to back out. Think about the possible infections that could result from people congregating at the polls. Would you want your loved ones exposed?

[Just_Vote_Dem]

33. It was denied

Link to tweet

?s=20

[LisaL]

42. And it's a freaking mess.

"But for the moment, the primary is back on - despite reports that many poll workers already had been told not to come in Tuesday."

https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200316/coronavirus-judge-denies-request-to-move-ohio-primary-to-june-2

[Just_Vote_Dem]

43. Big mess in S Florida too

500 poll workers not showing in Palm Beach County


https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/20200314/poll-worker-havoc-about-500--say-they-wonrsquot-show-tuesday-in-palm-beach-county

[honest.abe]

34. Denied!

[still_one]

37. Good. You just don't do this the day before the polls

[honest.abe]

38. Exactly.

Good for the judge.

[Cousin Dupree]

40. I can't believe you people.

[Blue_true]

44. How confident are you that the situation will be better in June?

It, in fact, could be much worse from a safety standpoint.
DeWine could have done what Florida is doing, implement safety procedures for poll workers to follow, but he chose naked politics.

[Cousin Dupree]

45. How would I know if things will be better in June? How confident are you that voters and poll

workers will be safe tomorrow? There are other ways to vote. These are extraordinary times. Not a time for business as usual.

[Blue_true]

47. DeWine is not pursuing "other" ways.

All that can be done is for procedures for poll workers to be in place. Same whether it is tomorrow or June.

[Cousin Dupree]

49. How would you know what DeWine will do for June? Are you a seer? Do you know what you world

is going to look like in June?

[LisaL]

50. He is not gong to do nothing for June because election is tomorrow.

[LisaL]

48. Look, we didn't decide anything.

Court decided election must go on.
DeWine should have asked much earlier to postpone it, not the evening before the election.
As it is, this is going to be a giant mess, because poll workers were wrongly told not to show up.