Ohio voters rejected Sherrod Brown. Two years later, are they ready to give him a second chance?
Residents in a Youngstown, Ohio union hall recently reflected on the historical loss of steel mills and local jobs. The discussion occurred as voters consider their support for Sherrod Brown in the context of past election cycles. Economic concerns continue to shape the political dialogue for retirees in the region.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — In the wood-paneled basement of a union hall, retirees sat in folding chairs last week as they recalled how miles of steel mills and plentiful jobs had slowly disappeared. “We told our children to get your education, get out, and don’t come back,” said Al Antonelli, who has been a member...
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