Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s decision to not participate in a GOP gubernatorial debate has already led to an unexpected surprise in his re-election bid. A forum coordinated by the Ohio Debate Commission was scheduled for March 29 at Central State University, located four miles from DeWine’s Cedarville home. The governor declined the invitation, claiming that Ohioans already know where he stands with his policies. That strategy could generate ongoing negative results if what happened at the Cuyahoga County Republican Party endorsement meeting on March 26 continues. DeWine, who was endorsed by the Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee (ORP SCC) at a heated meeting on Feb. 18, anticipated the same support at the Independence Civic Center in suburban Cleveland. Instead, former U.S. Representative Jim Renacci decisively received the nod, 123–73. Canal Winchester farmer and restaurant owner Joe Blystone and former Ohio State Representative Ron Hood did not receive a vote. Blystone …