Candidates and officeholders in polarized America are refusing to take oaths or sign loyalty pledges due to political divisions, as seen in Sabrina Warner's resignation.

Oaths and pledges, once routine for political officials, are changing in polarized America. In a few cases, candidates and officeholders across the US are stepping down or refusing to take oaths of office or sign loyalty pledges. This shift is due in part to political divisions, as seen in Sabrina Warner's resignation from Ohio's Republican central committee after the state's new constitution protecting abortion rights conflicted with her personal beliefs.

February 26, 2024
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