Sherrod Brown

I look back at history, and some of the worst governments we've ever had, you know one of the first things they ever did? They went after the trade unions.

It is unacceptable that someone can work full time - and work hard - and not be able to lift themselves out of poverty.

Working families in Ohio have been hurt badly. It started really with the Bush years.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.

I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year.