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Republican Gov. Mike De Wine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent

Ohio Gov. Mike De Wine is using his bully pulpit to call for an end to the death penalty in his state.

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What happened COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike De Wine, who has repeatedly postponed executions over the past seven years, said Tuesday….
The headline split One side frames it as "Who is Mike De Wine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death...". The other frames it as "Republican Gov. Mike De Wine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a...".
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Left / center-leftWho is Mike De Wine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penalty?

The Seattle Times · Center-left · News report

CenterRepublican Gov. Mike De Wine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent

Washington's Top News (WTOP) · Center · News report

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jun 16, 8:06 PM

Who is Mike De Wine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penalty?

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Ohio Gov. Mike De Wine is using his bully pulpit to call for an end to the death penalty in his state.

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jun 16, 7:51 PM

Republican Gov. Mike De Wine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike De Wine, who has repeatedly postponed executions over the past seven years, said Tuesday…

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