I've got to hand it to Gov. DeWine (R-OH) he's really on board with the vaccination push

[Siwsan]

Enthusiastically so. Even thanking President Biden, during this Zoom meeting between POTUS and several governors. Governor Cox (R-UT) also seems to be fully engaged in a VERY responsible way.

It would have been 'interesting' had someone like Abbott or DeSantis been invited, if only to see how they'd present themselves.

Not sure how much longer the meeting will go - I tuned in quite by accident:

https://news.yahoo.com/yahoo-news-special-report-weekend-132205568.html

[Omnipresent]

1. Yes, some republicans don't want to gamble with their lives.

The rest will go the way of the dinosaurs!

[genxlib]

2. He seems to be one of the few Rs that have taken this seriously from the start

This last year has really separated the wheat from the chaff in the Republican party. Some of them are serious people that we can disagree with while still doing decent work on behalf of the Country. The rest are just sociopaths.

[Diamond_Dog]

3. DeWine has been trying, yes.

I do believe he’s is sincere about pushing Ohioans to vaccinate because he is concerned about the greater good. Trouble is, we have a lot of hard headed Trump worshippers here and it’s impossible getting science through their thick skulls.

[Siwsan]

5. Same problem here in Michigan

Way too many people are not getting vaccinated. I try to stick to my very, very, VERY Blue district, as much as humanly possible.

[Diamond_Dog]

6. I am going to continue taking the same precautions

as I’ve done all along - masking up, distancing, hand washing, and staying out of restaurants - even though I am totally vaccinated - just not enough people are getting their shots. They bitch and moan about life returning to normal, yet they refuse to do the one thing that will hasten that return. I’m sorry you have them in Michigan, as well. They ruin things for everyone.

[Siwsan]

7. I'm doing the same - not taking a single risk

My county is up to 46% vaccinated but I have little doubt that involves just a few areas in the county. There are some VERY deep 'red' areas surrounding Flint/Flint Township.

[Fullduplexxx]

4. He has some voter suppression bills to veto

[Raven123]

8. DeWine supported Trump in the election.

He was strong early in the pandemic and remains so on vaccination. Just taking advantage of those Biden initiatives, running for re-election, and hope the rest of us don’t remember.

[Siwsan]

9. Yea - you are probably right on target. It was just nice to see some 'normal acting' GOPers.

Perhaps I became overwhelmed by the civility!!

[niyad]

12. I remember that he was using the pandemic to push through anti-choice restrictions while he

thought nobody was looking.

[Stallion]

10. He Maybe Trying But Just about Every Traditional Democratic State Has Reached More Residents

I count 22 traditionally democratic states ahead of Ohio in "at least 1 dose". Kudos to Vermont and Massachusetts for going over the 60% "at least 1 dose" barrier. Ohio is at No. 33

[Siwsan]

11. Michigan is just over 52%, according to Michigan.gov

My county's numbers are rising. Slowly, but at least there's progress.