Barack Obama tells Ohioans to vote “yes” on Issue 1, the abortion amendment

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Former President Barack Obama encouraged Ohioans on social media late Thursday afternoon to vote for Issue 1, the proposed abortion rights constitutional amendment. “Ohio, there’s an important election happening right now,” the Democrat said on X, the website formerly known as Twitter. “If you want to protect abortion rights by making them part of your state Constitution, vote yes on Issue 1.” Obama’s message also contained a link to the Ohio Democratic Party’s website, which argues in favor of the proposed amendment. “And if you’re looking for...