Representative Candice Keller's comments were also criticized by legislators and a local sheriff, who also called for her resignation.
The College Democrats of Ohio called for State Representative Candice Keller to resign from her position after she blamed mass shootings on a slew of people, including former President Barack Obama, and pro-LGBTQ+ policies, such as gay marriage.
Several presidential candidates put the blame on Trump's rhetoric and called for increased background checks and firearm restrictions. Trump advocated for several different reforms, including identifying and acting on warning signs earlier, keeping firearms out of hands of dangerous individuals and changing the culture we live in, which he said celebrates violence.
Flowers form a small memorial in front of a bar in the Oregon District following yesterday's mass shooting on Sunday in Dayton, Ohio. The College Democrats of Ohio called for Representative Candice Keller to resign after she wrote on Facebook that advocates for gay marriage and drag queens were to blame for mass shootings.
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