Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton drew attention online after delivering an uneven speech at a Labor Day event in which some viewers said she appeared to slur her words and stumble through portions of her remarks. A video from the event prompted speculations and accusations that Acton had possibly been drinking before taking the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Acton spoke Saturday, September 5th, at the Cincinnati AFL-CIO Central Labor Council\u2019s Labor Day Weekend Family Picnic Basket Celebration. The event was held at Stricker\u2019s Grove in Hamilton, Ohio, and featured former Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as a guest speaker. Buttigieg introduced Acton, who is running against Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy in November\u2019s election for governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHi, everybody! Happy Labor Day!\u201d Acton began as she greeted the union crowd. \u201cOh, good to see everyone. It is so good to see you all here today.\u201d She then commented on the weather before attempting to describe the\u00a0\u00a0political\u00a0moment facing Ohio. \u201cIt\u2019s a little warm. Thank you. It\u2019s a little hot. But we are absolutely sitting in that inflection point,\u201d Acton said.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A clip of the remarks was\u00a0posted\u00a0by commentator Oli London, who said the candidate had been accused of appearing drunk after \u201cslurring her words on stage and appearing incoherent.\u201d The video circulated with viewers focusing on Acton\u2019s pronunciation and pauses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acton continued by telling the audience that she was honored to appear at the event. \u201cI am honored to be here, and honored to be with all of you in this moment,\u201d she said. She then turned to her lack of experience as an elected official, presenting herself as a physician who is still learning how to operate as a political candidate. \u201cLook, I\u2019m a doctor. I am not a politician,\u201d Acton told the crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI\u2019m becoming one right in front of your eyes.\u201d That description has become a regular part of Acton\u2019s campaign pitch as she attempts to turn her limited electoral experience into an argument that she approaches government differently from conventional politicians. Acton finished the portion of her remarks captured in the clip by recalling the last time she sought an elected position. \u201cMy last election was in high school,\u201d she said. \u201cOkay, I did win, so we\u2019re one for one in elected office. We\u2019re on a winning streak.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The replies beneath the Oli London X post derided Acton\u2019s delivery. One X user\u00a0wrote<\/a>, \u201cShe seems a bit crazy and yells everything like she doesn\u2019t know that the microphone is connected to the PA.\u201d Another user,\u00a0commented, \u201cChallenge: Play this back, close your eyes, and tell me this is not Kamala speaking.\u201d Another\u00a0said, \u201cdrunk don\u2019t know, over medicated, don\u2019t know, sounding like an idiot, for sure\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n “*” indicates required fieldsGOP should investigate Nancy Pelosi*YesNoEmail*This poll subscribes you to our premium network of content. Unsubscribe at any time.See Results!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Watch Acton\u2019s slurred Labor Day remarks here: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Politicalcommentary analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n