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While DeSantis was in Ohio, lawmakers in Florida worked to pass a six-week abortion ban that he has expressed support for.
In an online press conference Thursday morning, Ohio Democratic Chairwoman Liz Walters joined Democrats across the state and in Florida calling DeSantis an extremist.
Hours ahead of Thursday’s Lincoln Day Dinner, Innovation Ohio organized a press conference objecting DeSantis’ visit to Ohio.