Nan Whaley
@nanwhaley
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Dayton, Ohio
Joined May 2009
My name is Nan Whaley. I’m a Democrat running to be the first woman elected Governor of Ohio. As mayor of Dayton, I faced down tornadoes, the KKK, and a mass shooting. Now I’m fighting to flip Ohio and clean up corruption. Will you follow and RT so we can get to 50k followers?.
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Mike DeWine's abortion ban forced a 10-year-old rape survivor to leave Ohio to get the care she needed. Then he and his buddies attacked her story. Now, all he can come up with in response is, "No comment.". Ohio deserves better.
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We did it. Tonight, @CherylforOhio and I have made history as the first women ever nominated by a major party for the office of governor in our state. Thank you so much for making this possible, Ohio.
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Think about this –– teachers will need 180 hours to renew their teaching license so they can teach your kids, but only up to 24 hours of training to carry a gun around them. That is insane.
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Not sure what the President thinks @SenSherrodBrown and I misrepresented. As we said, the victims and first responders were comforted by his presence. Let’s hope he’s not one of these all talk, no action politicians and actually does something on gun control. #DoSomething.
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Ohio is a pro-choice state. A 60% majority of Ohioans support abortion access. This year, Ohioans have an opportunity to elect a pro-choice governor who won’t interfere with our right to make decisions about our own bodies.
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SO BASICALLY THIS ENERGY COMPANY SPENT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO GET MIKE DEWINE ELECTED AND THEN DEWINE GAVE THEM EVERYTHING THEY WANTED, INCLUDING A HUGE BAILOUT OHIOANS ARE STILL PAYING FOR THAT WAS PASSED WITH $60 MILLION IN BRIBES AND IT'S THE LARGEST SCANDAL IN OHIO HISTORY.
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Serious question. How can Trump think he can open anything up when he hasn’t closed anything? The only leadership we are seeing in this national disaster is coming from state and local leaders.
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Ohio, we can do this. Let’s unseat Mike DeWine. Let’s take back our state. Let’s fight for abortion rights.
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I’m Nan Whaley, officially the Democratic nominee for Governor of Ohio. As the former Mayor of Dayton, I know a little something about facing challenges head on and getting results. It's time for a governor from the middle-class, not another millionaire.
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Someone you love has had an abortion. Someone you love will need an abortion.
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I don't often agree with @ohiogop chair @JaneyMurph, but state Rep. Candice Keller needs to resign. No matter where you're from, who you love, or what you look like, you're welcome in Dayton. #DaytonStrong
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Mike DeWine has a new TV ad attacking me for helping to pass the American Rescue Plan, which brought billions to Ohio for police, mental health services, and improving neighborhoods. The only problem? DeWine’s own re-election ads take credit for these funds. What a hypocrite.
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I’m heartbroken. Thank you to our first responders for all that you’ve done. We will share updates as we have more information.
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So thankful to @SenSherrodBrown for joining us today for our meeting with President Trump. We echoed what we have heard from the Dayton community - do something. #DaytonStrong
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Right now, Gov. Mike DeWine's son, who is a state Supreme Court justice, is hearing a case against his dad. He refused to recuse himself despite the conflict of interest. These guys are looking out for themselves, not us. Ohio deserves better.
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Banning abortion in Ohio is just step one. GOP Rep. Jean Schmidt, the sponsor of the total abortion ban, says birth control could be next. Vote them all out.
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I am the first woman ever nominated to be Governor of Ohio and I’m running because Ohioans deserve a leader from the working class who will fight for the working class. We can win. But my millionaire opponent will do everything to stop us. RT to help us keep up the momentum!.
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This is a one point race. If you're ready to protect abortion rights, make our communities safer, and finally give every family the opportunity to thrive, we need your support right now:
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Ohio deserves better. We deserve better than criminalizing abortion. We deserve better than telling survivors or sexual assault that their pregnancy is an “opportunity.”. We deserve better than Mike DeWine forcing himself into the room with you and your doctor.
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If the Republican politicians who have been running Columbus for 30 years had answers to the challenges we face, we'd have heard them by now. Instead, they let extremists run wild while their corrupt friends get rich. I'm running for Governor because Ohio deserves better.
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I’ve said all along that you’ve got a choice, Ohio. That’s still true tonight. We can keep working for something better, even when we get knocked down. Because our families, communities, and democracy are worth it.
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Can you tell how excited I am for the infrastructure bill and to see my friend @PeteButtigieg?
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With Roe overturned, protecting reproductive rights will now be up to the states. It has never been more important that we elect a pro-choice governor.
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10 weeks from today, we’re going to flip Ohio. I’m pro-choice, pro-worker, and always pro-Ohio. Can you RT to help spread the word as we take on the corrupt GOP establishment?.
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RT if you’re ready for an Ohio governor who will take commonsense actions to stop gun violence - instead of a coward who caves to the extremists.
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My name is Nan Whaley. I'm the first woman ever to be nominated by a major party for the office of Governor of Ohio. If elected, my running mate @CherylForOhio and I would be the first all-woman gubernatorial ticket in U.S. history. Are you ready to flip Ohio and make history?.
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Such a big thank you to Springfield native @johnlegend for coming to shop in the Oregon District and talk about sensible gun reforms. #DaytonStrong
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Ohio isn’t a red state or blue state – it’s a frustrated state that has been ignored by politicians from both parties for too long. I’m running for governor because I know that Ohio is ready for a change.
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I’m running for governor because I’m ready to do something. I’m ready to do something to take on gun violence. To fix a broken economy. To fight corruption and criminality in Columbus. To make Ohio a place we can all be proud of.
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Ohio is a pro-choice state. That’s why, today, I’m announcing my support for a ballot initiative to enshrine the protections previously afforded to women in Roe v. Wade into the Ohio Constitution.
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Ohio, if you're ready for a governor who is. ✅Pro-union.✅Pro-democracy.✅Pro-woman.✅Pro-science.✅Pro-family.✅Pro-middle class.✅Pro-small business.✅Pro-choice.✅Pro-LGBTQ.✅Pro-educator.✅Pro-student.✅Pro-worker. I'm your candidate.
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This Governor’s race is going to be decided by working women.
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If Mike DeWine is afraid to debate me and defend his record as governor, why is he even running for re-election?.
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Ohio is a pro-choice state and in November, we’re going to elect a pro-choice governor.
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I'll say it again: . Mike DeWine is full of shit when it comes to gun safety and keeping our kids safe. Ohio deserves better.
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No matter where you live or how much money you have, you deserve the freedom to choose how, when, and if you start a family. Your Senator @SherrodBrown and I will never back down from defending your rights.
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Right now, under Mike DeWine's 6 week abortion ban, if someone reports what they think is a "suspicious miscarriage," investigators could get a search warrant for that woman's medical records. They could question her or her family or her doctor. I refuse to accept this.
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Ohio deserves better.
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My name is Nan Whaley. I'm a Democrat running to be the first woman elected governor of Ohio. I want to take down corruption and build an economy that works for all of our families, not just the wealthy and well-connected. Will you follow and RT so we can hit 60k followers?.
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Once again, Mike DeWine is attempting to falsely moderate his extreme positions in an attempt to win an election. The facts are clear: Mike DeWine is one of the most anti-choice governors in the country.
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For anyone who needs to hear this: I have a counselor who I just went and talked to about how hard this week has been. If you need to talk to someone - do it. That's the real meaning of #DaytonStrong. Resources are available at:
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Republican or Democrat, working-class families can’t afford four more years of Mike DeWine.
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My name is Nan Whaley. I'm the first woman ever nominated for Governor by a major party in the State of Ohio. In just two weeks, we're going to make history!. Are you ready?.
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The biggest scandal in Ohio history is getting the attention it deserves. Don't forget Gov. DeWine appointed the guy FirstEnergy had on their payroll as they bribed top Republicans to pass a corruption tax we're still paying on our energy bill each month.
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Ohio Republicans, including Mike DeWine, want to pass a total ban on abortion that would include no exceptions for rape or incest. We have to fight back. We have to flip the governor's seat in November.
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Under Mike DeWine’s watch, the FBI has called the Ohio statehouse the most corrupt in the country. Scandal after scandal has shown us that DeWine and his buddies are looking out for the wealthy and well-connected special interests, not families like ours.
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Don’t take my word for it, take @JoeBiden’s: “I’ve never had an interest in being mayor. That’s a real job. You have to produce. That is why I have been a senator for 36 years.” #PeteForAmerica.
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82 percent. Ohio is a pro-choice state.
New poll: 82% support abortion rights in Ohio. Yet the legislature denied a 10-year-old rape victim that option. This shows how gerrymandering subverts democracy and enables extremism.
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The Dayton Foundation has created a fund to benefit the families of victims and survivors of the Oregon District shooting. If you would like to support these survivors financially, you can learn more and donate here.
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I’m Nan Whaley, a working-class, pro-choice woman running to unseat the most anti-choice governor in the country. Election Day is less than two weeks away. We need to reach as many voters as we can. Can you follow and retweet to help us hit 80,000 followers?.
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I love this story about my friend @Chas10Buttigieg so very proud of him. being who he is. Can’t wait until he visits us in Dayton🤞🏼
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As governor, I will do everything in my power to defend abortion access in Ohio. That includes appointing a pro-choice Health Director and vetoing any abortion bans that come across my desk.
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I'm not just running against Mike DeWine –– I'm running against the politics that puts the wealthy before working families and corporate bank accounts ahead of our communities.
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With everything going on in our city this week, it is easy to lose track of what really matters. Nine of our neighbors came to celebrate in the Oregon District Saturday night, and now nine families are dealing with incredible sorrow. We cannot forget that. #DaytonStrong
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Temperament matters. America, let’s be adults again. #MayorPete.
Trust can be reciprocated. Part of winning is knowing what’s worth more to you than winning—and that’s what we need in the presidency right now. #DemDebate
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Dayton has done what Dayton does best – we take of each other. Thank you to everyone who came to last night’s vigil to show their support for our community.
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Here’s your weekly reminder that Ohio is a pro-choice state.
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Mike DeWine is an out-of-touch millionaire, he's corrupt, and he doesn't care about you. And while he wants to paint himself as a moderate, when the rubber meets the road, he caves to the extremist wing of his party every single time. Ohio deserves better.
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How out of touch is Mike DeWine?. 💰His *personal* mansion has a Wikipedia page. 💰 He owns a minor league baseball team…in North Carolina. 💰 He gives his campaigns millions of dollars without batting an eye. It’s time Ohio had a governor from the middle class.
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Now is not the time. State and local leaders across the country are all putting our differences aside to save lives. Our President should do the same. #InThisTogether.
“I want them to be appreciative,” the president says of governors who are criticizing the federal response.
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Mike DeWine is refusing to debate me and defend his record. He's hiding from Ohio voters and the press - so my friend Rick went looking for him. Introducing: Nan Fan on the Street!
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The people of Dayton have made it clear that they want elected officials to #DoSomething to confront gun violence. Empty talk isn't enough.
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley responds to President Trump's reversal on background checks, saying she is not surprised, but had hoped Trump was "a man of action instead of a man of talk."
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After a shooting left 9 dead, Mike DeWine looked the people of Dayton in the eye and told us he would do something to reduce gun violence. He lied. He caved to the extremists and has signed bills that will lead to even more deaths. Ohio deserves better.
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I'll be a pro-worker, pro-family, pro-choice governor for Ohio.
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Mike DeWine is avoiding answering questions about where he stands on reproductive rights, but he's said he wants to go "as far as possible" to outlaw abortion. Bottom line: if Mike DeWine is re-elected, he'll sign a total abortion ban in Ohio.
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Yesterday, a reporter asked DeWine if signing a bill to arm teachers with up to 24 hours of training fulfilled the demand of the people of Dayton who asked him to "do something" after nine lives were taken in our community. Gov. DeWine: "I don't know.". Ohio deserves better.
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Keep my city out of your reckless and unhinged conspiracy theories. Even better, leave our whole state alone.
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So proud of my friend @PeteButtigieg. He got into this race to put country ahead of politics, and tonight he did just that. Can’t wait to see what’s next him and @Chas10Buttigieg
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Great job tonight, Pete. When others go low--you go high! #TeamPete.
No matter who the nominee is, we must all come together to support them and defeat this president. The future of our country depends on it. #DemDebate
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I am so tired of US Senators acting like people on the ground don't matter. The ONLY part of government that is working is happening in cities and towns. No one says Washington will figure it out. #DemocraticDebate.
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It may be rainy, but Dayton is on its way to South Bend! Can’t wait to be a part of history. Love the Buttijams on Spotify @Chas10Buttigieg @PeteButtigieg
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Freedom means having the right to control our bodies and decide when and how we choose to raise a family.
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This is Mike DeWine's Ohio. "Today we saw a patient in Dayton who has cancer. Her doctors told her she would have to terminate before she received chemotherapy treatment. She will have to travel to Indiana."
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As a friend, I am so happy for @PeteButtigieg. As a mayor--I am over the moon. Great for @usmayors and cities. #BuildBackBetter.
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Mike DeWine's Ohio.
“Today we saw a patient in Dayton who has cancer. Her doctors told her she would have to terminate before she received chemotherapy treatment. She will have to travel to Indiana."
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Today would be a great day for Mike DeWine to release his private emails related to the House Bill 6 bribery scandal.
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I am thrilled to announce I have accepted a new role as the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region (@ppswo) – an organization doing critical work to keep our communities healthy here in Ohio, and beyond.
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It’s been clear for years that Mike DeWine goes whichever way the political winds blow, looking out solely for himself regardless of what’s best for our state. After avoiding being seen with Trump for years, he’s happy to take his endorsement now that he needs it.
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I went to abortion rights rallies in Butler & Knox counties this weekend. Despite being "deep red" parts of the state, hundreds of people came out to both. Across Ohio, folks are saying enough is enough: we will not sit by while Mike DeWine and his buddies take away our rights.
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Since Roe fell, Ohio has seen the second-highest increase in women registering to vote, second only to Kansas where voters dealt a resounding defeat to an anti-choice ballot measure. We know that abortion rights are on the ballot and we are galvanized.
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When asked where he stands on abortion, all Mike DeWine's team had to say was, "No comment.". He's trying to hide his extremism, but we know the truth: if he's re-elected, he'll ban abortion in Ohio - no exceptions. We can't let that happen.
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Whether it's redistricting or abortion access, Mike DeWine is an extremist who is too weak and corrupt to stand up to the most fringe elements of his own party.
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This is incredibly disappointing. I agreed to this and numerous other debates across Ohio. I guess Mike DeWine is too big of a coward to defend his record. Ohio deserves better.
The Ohio Debate Commission says Republicans for governor & U.S. Senate have declined to participate in debates with Democratic candidates who had already agreed. The commission could allow "empty chair" debates but it says it has elected not to do that. Here's the full statement
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Fact check: there are no dogs being eaten in Springfield, Ohio. Do better.
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I still believe that our citizens deserve better than what they’re getting. And I believe in the people of this state to get us there. A little while ago I called Gov. DeWine to wish him luck in his next term. I’m going to keep fighting for Ohio. And I hope you will join me.
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