Column: DeWine had a chance to do the right thing – and punted The Columbus Dispatch As one who preaches pragmatism on matters of public policy, I generally avoid high praise or condemnation of any politician. People have quirks and foibles; I don't expect anyone’s record to be all good or all bad. Being a fundamentally decent person counts for a lot with me. Gov. Mike DeWine is a primary example. I’m not a fan of what Ohio Republicans have done with their governmental monopoly for the past decade-plus, and DeWine has made a lot of decisions I disliked. He also has done a lot of good work in his long political career.