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catbyte

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3. He will be.

Reply to surfered (Original post)

Tue May 28, 2024, 03:23 PM

May 2024

The Democratic National Convention is being held after the deadline to get on the ballot in Ohio. It's been a common practice in both parties, but the GQP has decided to weaponize it this year, so instead of granting a stay as they usually do, they aren't this time. So the Democrats will hold a virtual convention ahead of the in-person one to ensure that Biden is on the ballot.

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Would someone explain why Biden is not on the ballot in Ohio? [View all] surfered May 2024 OP

The GOP in Ohio are dickwads. Irish_Dem May 2024 #1

(just like in the other 49 states, DC, and umpteen territories...... lastlib May 2024 #4

Same here in Texas surfered May 2024 #6

Nominating Conference is after the Ohio deadline Abnredleg May 2024 #2

He will be. catbyte May 2024 #3

Thank you. So, we don't have to FREAK OUT? surfered May 2024 #5

DNC stepped up to the plate today. Hope22 May 2024 #7

Here's the summary: unblock May 2024 #8

He'll be on ballot, but a few Democratic staffers and/or officials need to be more careful Silent Type May 2024 #9

Thank you surfered May 2024 #10