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He got sidetracked on issues such as the size of crowds at his rallies and a bizarre — and debunked — claim that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are killing and eating household pets.

It’s worth reflecting that there is more to governing than legislating, and even powerful governments can get sidetracked.

To be sure, Somers described other motivations to “keep things positive,” and close Timm’s exit deal quickly, so the agency wasn’t sidetracked by a lengthy negotiation and debate while challenges loom in 2024.

His strong outing got sidetracked in the seventh inning.

That case has been sidetracked by allegations that Willis hired a romantic partner to run the prosecution.