Today, the Columbus Dispatch endorsed Sherrod for re-election, citing his “proven performance,” and his “focus and work ethic.” The Dispatch praised Sherrod’s bipartisan work with Senator Portman, his work to shore up the pensions of thousands of Ohioans, and his credibility on key committees that benefit Ohio. Columbus Dispatch: Editorial Endorsement – For US Senate: […]
Columbus Dispatch: Editorial Endorsement: For US Senate: Keep Sherrod Brown working for Ohioans Editorial Board—September 24, 2018 In Ohio’s contentious race for U.S. Senate, we support the proven performance of Sherrod Brown, Ohio’s Democratic senior senator, as worthy of a third six-year term. Jim Renacci, a Republican U.S. representative from Wadsworth and self-described “turn-around business […]
If you’re still unsure who the GOP’s tax scam was always meant to help, look no further than Wells Fargo. The banking giant is raking in profits. CEO Tim Sloan got a $4.6 million raise in March. But now Wells Fargo is about to downsize its workforce by 5-10%, putting tens of thousands of people […]
A little over 9 months ago, the GOP handed a massive tax cut to the wealthiest 1%. And while Wall Street, CEOs, and banks are reaping the profits of that tax cut, nearly a third of U.S. households have struggled to pay their energy bills. Every day in the Senate, Sherrod fights for a more […]
Sherrod’s opponent, multi-millionaire Congressman Jim Renacci, just announced that he has been endorsed by the NRA. At a time when too many lives are lost to tragic acts of gun violence, Americans don’t need another Senator with an “A” rating from the NRA, receiving thousands of dollars from their political action committee. We need a Senator who […]
In 2011, Ohio Republicans passed a bill gutting the rights of public employees to collectively bargain. It threatened the wages, pensions, and working conditions of thousands of middle-class Ohioans. It jeopardized the teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public workers who collectively bargain to ensure good wages and safe working conditions. When it comes to […]
A report out this week shows that shareholders of S&P 500 companies gained $384 billion worth of buybacks through the first half of 2018. Meanwhile, a recent Ohio study detailed that of the ten most common jobs in the state, only two pay enough for the employee to rent a two-bedroom apartment. This is the […]
Reports out this week include some encouraging statistics—but as early as next year, the state of our country might look very different. Despite Republicans’ attempts to gut key programs like Social Security, SNAP, and Medicaid, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that those programs directly kept 44.9 million people out of poverty in 2017. That’s great […]
President Obama hit the campaign trail in the Buckeye State, leaving Team Sherrod energized for the work ahead. Here’s a glimpse into what President Obama said in Cleveland: — 1. “Give it up for your outstanding Senator, my former colleague Sherrod Brown. Love Sherrod Brown.” 2. “The broader story of America has been a story […]
