Sherrod Brown

Brown, Mandel slug it out in final debate

Howard Wilkinson — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:22:20 +0000

One thing was clear after 60 minutes of the U.S. Senate debate between Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown and Republican challenger Josh Mandel that was broadcast live on NBC affiliates across the state Thursday night.

And that one thing is that Ohio voters couldn’t have a choice where the differences between the two candidates are pronounced and more profound.

Brown touts auto industry bailout at Middletown rally

Howard Wilkinson — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:13:43 +0000

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, locked in a tough race for re-election, will rally with union workers and Democratic supporters Wednesday afternoon to draw attention to his role in the 2009 auto industry bailout, which he says saved 850,00 Ohio jobs.

The rally is at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union hall at 1100 Crawford St.

Ohio's Senators react to attacks in Libya and Egypt

Mark Heyne and Jay Hanselman — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:59:20 +0000

Senator Rob Portman says the attacks in Libya and Egypt are heartbreaking reminders that we live in a very dangerous world and need to remain vigilant. During a conference call with reporters today, Portman said those responsible should be pursued.

DNC afternoon update

Mark Heyne — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:57:02 +0000

Sherrod Brown's re-election battle and a cake from the challengers were a couple of the highlights from the Democratic National Convention today. The big event tonight involves Bill Clinton, who's played a role in every Democratic National Cnvention since 1972. Howard Wilkinson speaks with Mark Heyne:

Sherrod Brown to talk to the Ohio Delegation at the DNC today

Maryanne Zeleznik — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:40:00 +0000

WVXU's Political reporter Howard Wilkinson talks with Maryanne Zeleznik about the Democratic National Convention, from Ted Strickland's speech, to Sherrod Brown talking at the Ohio Delegation Breakfast this morning.