It just keeps unraveling,?Friend-

Governor Mike DeWine's legacy is circling the drain. Documents from the discovery process in shareholder lawsuits against FirstEnergy bring the bailout bribery scandal closer and closer to DeWine and his administration.

A public records request reveals that DeWine communicated frequently during his first run for governor with former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones and VP Michael Dowling.

New texts show FirstEnergy working with Gov. DeWine to pass House Bill 6



FirstEnergy gave more than $4 MILLION to back DeWine and Husted along with money for DeWine's daughter's prosecutor bid.

FirstEnergy secretly spent more to help elect Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted during the 2018 election than it spent to make Larry Householder speaker of the Ohio House.?

Text messages show the governor asking FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones directly <[link removed]> for money for his campaign.

DeWine told reporters that he didn't recall that conversation with Jones. <[link removed]> He said, "I was making a lot of calls, as you can imagine leading up to an election, we had a close race."

The smoking pen

On July 23, 2019, the day House Bill 6 was sent to the governor's desk, Householder ally and coal company executive Matt Evans texted FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones saying, "Just talked to DeWine. He will sign the bill within the hour."

In August of that year, DeWine's staffer Dan McCarthy texted Michael Dowling, saying he was sending him the pen DeWine used to sign HB 6 into law <[link removed]>, to which Dowling replied, "You're the best!"

DeWine, Husted sought as defense witnesses for FirstEnergy exec accused of bribery

Indicted former FirstEnergy executive Michael Dowling plans to call both the governor and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted as witnesses <[link removed]> in his criminal trial.

Both Jones and Dowling were hit with state bribery charges. They pleaded not guilty during their joint arraignment in mid-February. They are accused of masterminding the corruption scheme.

























It looks like Gov. Mike DeWine will leave a legacy of corruption since he has done nothing to address the corruption surrounding the House Bill 6 scandal.



As we look ahead to November, it's crucial to understand the importance of voting on redistricting reforms.

Gerrymandering allows politicians to manipulate district boundaries to secure their power, reducing competition and accountability. By advocating for fair and competitive districts, we can ensure that our representatives truly reflect the will of the people and are held accountable for their actions.

Eliminating gerrymandering will reduce the likelihood of scandals like the HB6 debacle by promoting transparency and integrity in our political system.

Your vote this November can make a significant difference in creating a fairer, more just Ohio.

Please attend the July 1st rally to end gerrymandering. <[link removed]> We'll see you there!

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to fighting for transparency and justice in our state.



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