For Democrats, Sherrod Brown is key voice in Trump era

[TexasTowelie]

WASHINGTON — As close friends and family members gathered in the living room of Sen. Sherrod Brown's Cleveland home in November, they all were confident Democrat Hillary Clinton would be the next president.

But as it became obvious to the stunned guests that Republican Donald Trump would win, Brown rapidly adjusted to the new reality.

So after taking the next day off to celebrate his birthday and browse through a book that his wife, Connie, had given him, Brown telephoned a Trump adviser dealing with international trade, wrote a letter to the president-elect and received a response, with Trump scrawling, "Great letter. I will never let our workers down."

For those who do not know him well, it was the quintessential Sherrod Brown. While admitting he was "heartbroken" that Clinton lost, he quickly turned the page. For all of his arm-waving, down-with-Wall Street speeches, Brown can be a practical politician.

Read more: http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170309/for-democrats-sherrod-brown-is-key-voice-in-trump-era

[irisblue]

1. Thank you for always keeping up all the states' newstories that you do.

It makes a difference.

[TexasTowelie]

3. You're welcome.

It's like the old days when you used to wake up in the morning and read the newspaper while drinking the coffee. The good part is that you don't have to bundle up or put on a robe to pick up the newspaper when the news is online.

[irisblue]

4. actually, coffee & I'm wearing sweats & slippers. 😆

[irisblue]

2. BTW the Dispatch has always seemed to hate Sen. Brown, that article suprised me.