An elected official in Ohio is being called on to resign after she blamed several groups, perceived societal ills, and former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick for two mass shootings over the weekend that killed 29.
Ohio GOP Chairwoman Jane Timken has called for Republican state representative Candice Keller to resign.
Keller identified Kaepernick without naming him. In 2016, the one-time 49er popularized the kneeling, silent protest during the national anthem at NFL games. Kaepernick and other NFL players protested to raise awareness of social injustice. Kaepernick has not played in the NFL in two seasons.