Democratic National Committee (DNC) Virtual Nomination of President Biden
The DNC plans to virtually nominate President Biden after Ohio state Legislature failed to fix his ballot access issue. Democrats will hold a virtual roll call to ensure Biden is on the ballot in all 50 states.
Key Points
- DNC to hold a virtual roll call to certify Biden in all 50 states
- Ohio state Legislature deadlocked on fixing Biden's ballot access issue
- Republicans accused of 'playing politics' with democracy by Ohio Democratic Party
- Governor DeWine supports a similar solution to the Senate proposal
Pros
- Ensures President Biden's presence on the ballot in all 50 states
- Avoids an expensive lawsuit over certification deadline
Cons
- Ohio state Legislature failed to reach a fix for Biden's ballot access issue
- Democrats rejected the provision banning foreign contributions in ballot initiatives