Super Committee

Sherrod Brown Hugs Rob Portman -- Claims He's Open To Closing Deficit With Taxes

Brian Beutler | August 10, 2011, 5:32PM

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)

Surely Super Committeeman Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) will appreciate his fellow Ohioan Sherrod Brown (D-OH) vouching for his willingness to compromise.

"Rob has shown a willingness to find common ground by looking at both tax reform and spending cuts in order to reduce the deficit," Brown said in a statement after GOP leaders announced their six appointees.

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