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Elections and governing come down to one question: whose side are you on? Ohioans know I’ll always fight for them, and side with workers over Wall Street, with patients over drug companies, with Ohio families over the corporations raising their prices.
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I was born and raised in Mansfield. I grew up walking the halls of Johnny Appleseed Jr. High School with the sons and daughters of union workers – steelworkers at Empire Detroit and electrical workers at Westinghouse and autoworkers at General Motors and machinists at Ohio Brass and Tappan Stove – highly skilled people who built Ohio and built a middle-class life for their kids.
I saw what corporate greed and politicians of both parties did to my hometown.
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Corporations searched the globe for cheap labor. They lobbied for tax breaks and bad trade deals to move manufacturing overseas, always in search of lower wages.
It’s why I’ve spent my entire career fighting for Ohio and for the Dignity of Work — the idea that hard work should pay off for everyone, no matter who you are, where you live, or what kind of work you do.
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When presidents of my own party have pushed bad trade deals that would hurt Ohio workers and send jobs overseas — from NAFTA to the Trans-Pacific Partnership — I’ve always stood up and fought to keep jobs where they belong: here in Ohio.
When Wall Street gambled away workers’ retirement savings, I worked with Ohio workers and retirees to lead the years-long fight to pass the Butch Lewis Act, named after an Ohio Teamster. Together we saved the pensions of over 100,000 Ohioans, with no cuts to the retirement they earned and paid into over a lifetime of work.
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After years of fighting Big Pharma and their lobbyists, we capped the price of insulin at $35 a month for Ohioans on Medicare — and now I’m working to extend those cost savings to everyone.
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is seen during senate votes in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
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After hearing from Ohio local law enforcement officers that the best way to help in the fight against fentanyl is to keep it out of our country in the first place, I worked with Republicans to successfully pass the FEND Off Fentanyl Act. It will do more to stop fentanyl at its source, going after the illicit profits of the chemical suppliers in China and the drug traffickers who bring it across our southern border from Mexico.
And I’m working to grow new industries in Ohio and create good-paying, middle-class jobs. We need to make more in America and there’s no better place to do that than Ohio.
I worked with former Senator Rob Portman to include historic “Buy America” provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — because American tax dollars should support American workers. lt’s creating good-paying jobs, expanding broadband, and ensuring that every infrastructure project repairing roads, rebuilding bridges, and laying new pipes is done by American workers with American-made materials.
These are reminders of what we can accomplish when we put politics aside and work together for all Ohioans. That’s what I’ll always do. That’s what’s always been best for Ohio.
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But we have more work left to do. Prices are still too high — from groceries to prescription drugs to housing. Corporations have too much power in the economy. Whether they’re outsourcing our jobs or raising our prices, they squeeze the workers who make their companies successful, while funneling all the profits to the top.
We need to take on corporate greed and lower housing prices, and cut taxes for working families.
We need to pass a bipartisan border security bill that secures the southern border and ensures that border patrol agents have the tools and resources they need.
Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, walks through the U.S. Capitol in July.(Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
The choice in this race is clear: while I’ve spent my career fighting for the people of Ohio, my opponent only looks out for himself. He’s faced lawsuit after lawsuit for refusing to pay his employees what they’d earned, and went so far as to destroy the evidence to try to get away with it. He lied about selling Chinese-made cars that shipped Ohio jobs – jobs in Lorain and Toledo and Youngstown and Parma – overseas. And he’s mocked Ohioans for caring about the right to make their own healthcare decisions, and said “it’s a little crazy” for women to care about healthcare rights while he pushes for a national abortion ban.
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My pledge to all Ohioans, no matter who you vote for, is that I will always be on your side. I will fight for your jobs and your wages and your retirement security. I will fight to lower your costs and to open up paths to the middle class. I will fight for your families and for your communities.
This Election Day, I am asking for your support so that together, we can keep fighting for Ohio and to make sure that all work has dignity.
MADISON, Wis. — Quick: Name the best win Luke Fickell has produced at Wisconsin since the start of last season. A victory last year at rival Minnesota, which finished with a losing record and reached a bowl game on the strength of its academic progress rate? A closer-than-expected triumph in September against South Dakota, a top-five FCS team? A blowout at Rutgers, which hasn’t won a game for more than a month?
Now identify the worst loss. Here are some options: a 20-14 stinker against an Indiana team that had been 2-21 over its previous 23 conference games and fired its coach three weeks later; a 24-10 defeat to Northwestern in which the Badgers trailed by three touchdowns at halftime and were booed off the field by the home fans; a 42-10 loss to Alabama that served as the program’s worst home defeat in 16 years; or Iowa’s 42-10 thrashing of Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night — the Hawkeyes’ largest margin of victory in the series since 1968.
“That’s the first time that I’ve really felt this,” Fickell told reporters following the game. “Even after the Alabama game, it wasn’t the same thing. This was something, like, kind of your worst nightmare to be overtaken, manhandled and dominated, especially in the second half.”
The point is, there have been more embarrassing losses than good wins in the 22 games since Fickell took over (excluding the Guaranteed Rate Bowl played under the previous staff). And that is a big problem because it shows just how far Wisconsin is from taking the next step as a program. Forget the expectation to win championships, as athletic director Chris McIntosh put it when he fired Paul Chryst more than two years ago. Wisconsin has been middle of the pack at best, with Fickell 12-10 overall since last season and 8-7 in league play.
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Wisconsin is 5-4, including 3-3 in the Big Ten this season, with remaining games against No. 1 Oregon, Nebraska and Minnesota. Where does Wisconsin go from here? Here are five thoughts on the program as the Badgers enter their second bye week of the regular season:
1. Wisconsin has a quarterback problem with no clear-cut solution. Braedyn Locke has started six games since Tyler Van Dyke tore the ACL in his right knee against Alabama, and Locke’s limitations significantly contribute to Wisconsin’s struggle to beat quality competition. He has thrown at least one interception in every start this season and has eight interceptions total with one lost fumble.
Locke has been praised for his knowledge of the playbook, but his inability to execute at a high level under pressure has been evident. Both of his interceptions against Iowa came on throws into coverage, and both turnovers led to Iowa touchdowns. According to Pro Football Focus, he has had 15 batted passes at the line of scrimmage in two seasons. His career completion rate is 53.9 percent. His career quarterback rating of 112.4 ranks 22nd out of the 23 Wisconsin quarterbacks who have started at least two games since 1993 (ahead of only Jay Macias’ 106.4).
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I don’t know if true freshman backup quarterback Mabrey Mettauer is the answer. Reporters haven’t seen practices since the middle of August, and he was far behind Van Dyke and Locke at the time. I can understand coaches not wanting to put Mettauer in a position to fail, and using him in Wisconsin’s next game against No. 1 Oregon wouldn’t be ideal. But at this point, it may be worth rolling the dice to see whether he can provide a spark.
Mettauer can play in one more game this season to retain his redshirt, but redshirting doesn’t seem as important to a team in the transfer portal era. If Mettauer can add value or take pressure off Locke, Wisconsin should give him a look. At the very least, it would provide coaches a firmer idea of whether Mettauer could challenge for snaps next season because Fickell has said the only way to know about a quarterback is to watch him play in games.
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2. What does Wisconsin do at quarterback long-term? A lot of it has to do with whether Fickell retains offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Phil Longo because there likely would be a transfer portal exodus with his departure. But the Badgers need to be aggressive, which includes doing something Fickell has said he doesn’t want to do — pursue a transfer portal quarterback for a third consecutive offseason.
Van Dyke has another year of eligibility, but his ACL injury complicates a timeline when Wisconsin needs certainty. Cole LaCrue is a redshirt freshman who hasn’t thrown a pass and was recruited by the previous coaching staff. Mettauer has played 16 snaps and thrown one pass. Braedyn’s younger brother, Landyn, is committed in the 2025 class but tore his ACL during his senior season.
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Fickell and his staff have shown dedication in their pursuit of upgrading talent at multiple positions. No position is more important for Wisconsin to move forward than at quarterback. Wisconsin has been in contact with four-star 2025 quarterback Carter Smith, who recently decommitted from Michigan. The Badgers hope to host a game day visit for him when Wisconsin plays Oregon. But Wisconsin also hasn’t started a true freshman at quarterback since 1991 and could use a player with at least some experience who is capable of helping the Badgers win games. That’s why exploring the transfer portal for a player with multiple years of eligibility could make sense.
Braedyn Locke has thrown eight touchdowns and eight interceptions this season for Wisconsin. (Jeffrey Becker / Imagn Images)
3. Fickell is only two seasons in at Wisconsin, and he isn’t going anywhere considering the move McIntosh made to hire him in late November 2022. It seems reasonable to believe Fickell will be granted a few more years to try and turn around the program with a roster full of his players, which is something former Badgers players like Joe Thomas and Joe Schobert told me after the USC loss.
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But the same can’t be said for his assistant coaches. Fickell replaced his offensive line coach after one season because he didn’t like the direction it was headed under Jack Bicknell Jr. The biggest question to emerge this season is whether Fickell will move on from Longo, who put up big numbers at previous schools but hasn’t done the same at Wisconsin. Longo has been hampered, in part, by starting a backup quarterback for nine of 22 games. But he also handpicked that backup out of the transfer portal. And even when Tanner Mordecai or Van Dyke played, the offense rarely clicked.
Reporters have been left to try and read between the lines of what Fickell says he wants for the offense and whether that aligns with what Longo wants. But so far, the marriage isn’t working. In the four biggest games of the season, Wisconsin has been outscored 150-54. Wisconsin averaged 23.5 points per game last season, its lowest output in 19 years, and is at 25.1 points per game this season, hardly the step necessary step forward. Wisconsin’s final three regular-season opponents all rank in the top 25 nationally in scoring defense and in the top 20 in total defense.
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Longo has one year left on a three-year deal that pays him $1.25 million annually. If Fickell chooses to take a new path, finding the right offensive approach will be paramount.
4. Plenty of time has been spent over the past two seasons on the lack of meaningful progress on offense. But what about the defense and whether defensive coordinator Mike Tressel is the right answer? Iowa ran for 329 yards against Wisconsin, the most the Badgers have surrendered since the 2012 Rose Bowl against Oregon and the most in a Big Ten game since 2005 against Minnesota. Wisconsin primarily played in a nickel defense even though Iowa wasn’t much of a threat to pass. Iowa ran the ball 54 times and passed 10 times.
Tressel said when he arrived that he planned to “mesh the elite,” between what worked for Jim Leonhard at Wisconsin and for Tressel while at Cincinnati. Whatever meshing has transpired, it’s hard to see what has been elite. Wisconsin ranks sixth nationally in pass defense because it has played several poor passing offenses. But the best quarterbacks the Badgers have faced — Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, USC’s Miller Moss and Penn State’s Drew Allar (for a half) — completed 56 of 80 passes (70 percent) for 652 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception. Wisconsin’s run defense, meanwhile, ranks 92nd (164.6 yards per game).
Wisconsin doesn’t have the type of All-America linebackers that have led the way in previous seasons. Tressel and the staff worked to find more athleticism at the position through the portal, and it has not generated better results. It can be tough to determine how much lack of success stems from scheme or talent, but there is plenty of blame to go around.
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5. Fickell told reporters after the Iowa game that “we all know what we signed up for,” which was an expectation to play the best football possible. Then, he stated the obvious: “Right now, that’s not the case.”
Fickell had a tougher task than he could have imagined in taking over a program on the downswing. Were the changes he tried to implement too drastic? Does his messaging ring hollow? Does Wisconsin simply not have the personnel capable of consistently contending? This offseason figures to be the most critical of Fickell’s time at Wisconsin.
The problem is it’s hard to see the path getting better in the short term. The schedule next season is tougher with road games against Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Oregon, as well as home games against Iowa and Ohio State. Those teams this season are a combined 53-17. Wisconsin can’t hide in the Big Ten West anymore and needs to win to prevent fan apathy from setting in.
Maybe NIL and a revenue-sharing model in which schools can directly pay athletes $22 million across all sports will help. But Wisconsin is battling plenty of other schools for the same players. The Badgers still need to develop players over time, which was a staple under past regimes but is more challenging than ever in the current college football landscape.
It’s difficult not to look big picture and wonder where this program is headed. Are the Badgers diving deep into an abyss similar to Nebraska, searching in vain for relevancy that will take decades to find? Fickell is frustrated with the results. It’s up to him to find answers he doesn’t have right now.
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“There’s going to be a lot of guys, myself included first and foremost, that are going to have a self-check,” Fickell said after the Iowa game, “and look in the mirror, and really kind of self-evaluate what they’re willing to do moving forward.”
Detroit Pistons (3-5, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
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BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -1.5; over/under is 221.5
BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Charlotte and Detroit face off on Wednesday.
Charlotte finished 21-61 overall, 14-38 in Eastern Conference play and 11-30 at home during the 2023-24 season. The Hornets shot 46.0% from the field and 35.5% from 3-point range last season.
Detroit finished 14-68 overall and 10-41 in Eastern Conference play during the 2023-24 season. The Pistons gave up 119.0 points per game while committing 20.6 fouls last season.
INJURIES: Hornets: Nick Richards: day to day (shoulder), Mark Williams: out (foot), DaQuan Jeffries: day to day (hand).
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Pistons: Bobi Klintman: day to day (calf), Ausar Thompson: day to day (illness).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
MILWAUKEE — Passionate, caring, and hardworking are just a handful of words that Jeff Bentoff would use to describe his friend and colleague Jonathan Brostoff.
“He would walk through fire when he believes in something; it’s just amazing,” said Bentoff, a member of the Historic Downer BID.
He and countless others are mourning the loss of their dear friend and alderman who died Monday.
“Becoming an alderman, I think, was just the perfect fit for him because he loved the constituent service,” said Bentoff. “He pretty much never—I don’t think ever said no to a request to meet, to set up a connection.”
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Brostoff was born in Milwaukee. He graduated from UW-Milwaukee. For the past two years, he served as alderman for the city’s third district, which represents much of the east side.
“I think this neighborhood is really on an upswing, and I think largely due to him,” said Bentoff. “I mean, he did so much work in his now short time.”
Brostoff was an advocate for safer streets for all people. He also worked to fill vacant storefronts and bring businesses into his district.
“He’s been working on pedestrian improvements and big infrastructure, and so his legacy is going to be a stronger east side,” said Bentoff. “He is an east side guy through and through.”
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Milwaukee community remembers Alderman Jonathan Brostoff following tragic passing
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During his seven years as a state representative, Brostoff championed several key pieces of legislation, even refusing to cut his hair until his bill for more sign language interpreters was passed into law.
Ryan Laessig is the East Side BID executive director. He will remember Brostoff for being more than just a public servant.
“He’s come to support different community events, like Milwaukee Makers Market, where I got to talk with him and his wife and see his family and just, you know, really see this, this community advocate, this family man, and a person that wants to support Milwaukee,” said Laessig.
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Bentoff will remember his friend as someone who always showed up and fought for not just the east side but the entire city.
“Jonathan was somebody who cared about everyone around him,” said Bentoff. “He was a really talented person, a really hard worker. Yeah, he’s going to be greatly missed.”
Brostoff was 41 years old.
Statements on the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff:
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Milwaukee Jewish Federation:
Milwaukee Jewish Federation mourns the passing of City of Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff – Zichrono livracha: May his memory be a blessing. Jonathan was a dedicated and passionate Milwaukeean, a proud member and advocate of the Jewish community and a champion of service and advocacy. Jonathan’s passion for democracy, life of public service and tireless work for the greater good are gifts that will live on. Our deep condolences to his family, friends and constituents, he will be missed. Hamakom yinachem et-chem b’toch sh’ar avelei tzion v’yerushalayim: May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
Brady Street Area Association:
The Brady Street Area Association with our 3rd aldermanic district neighbors mourns the loss of Jonathan Brostoff. As an alderman, he served our community with unwavering dedication, always prioritizing the well-being of our residents and working tirelessly to make our neighborhood a better place for all. Beyond his role in public service, Jonathan was a devoted father, a trusted neighbor, a passionate advocate, and a dear friend to many. Over the years, Jonathan’s collaborative work touched many residents on the East Side. Whether it was through his work on housing, pedestrian safety, and community development, Jonathan’s impact was invaluable, and his legacy will continue to inspire us.
In this time of loss, our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Let us honor his memory by continuing his work and supporting one another. In remembrance of Alder Brostoff’s contributions, the Brady Street Area Association will hold a moment of silence at our upcoming meeting on November 12th at 6:30 p.m. We will also be highlighting mental health resources available in the community.
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley:
“Today, Milwaukee County lost a beloved leader, partner, and dear friend. I am devastated by the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff. He was a hard worker, a fierce advocate, a loving husband and father, and a positive influence on everyone who knew him.
“Our friendship goes back to our days of community organizing, where we discovered our shared passion for improving Milwaukee County. From there, Jonathan and I worked our way up, eventually serving together in the Wisconsin State Legislature. Every day, we walked through the halls of the State Capitol to support working families, build healthier communities, and foster a brighter future for our children. After our time in Madison, Jonathan was elected to the Milwaukee Common Council, where he continued working on behalf of the people. Jonathan never lost sight of why he ran for office: To make a difference in the lives of all Milwaukeeans.
“Jonathan consistently brought new ideas, contagious energy, and endless optimism to every room he entered. When he saw an opportunity to benefit his constituents, he seized it. When he saw a challenge to overcome, he worked with others to address it. Throughout the years, Jonathan and I remained close friends and colleagues. We should all learn from Jonathan’s leadership, compassion, and genuine love for those around him.
“My heart and prayers are with his wife, their children, and the many Wisconsinites who also consider Jonathan what I did: a dear friend.”
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Forward Latino:
“Today our members in Milwaukee and across the state mourn the passing of a truly honorable man, Milwaukee Alderman Jonathan Brostoff. Jonathan’s special gift was the empathy and compassion he had for others, gifts that were an extension of his deeply held Jewish faith. Our condolences and prayers go out to his family. We hope they find comfort in knowing the positive impact he had on so many lives. My his memory be a blessing.”
From Common Council Members: José G. Pérez, Andrea M. Pratt, Mark Chambers, Jr., Robert J. Bauman, Lamont Westmoreland, Milele A. Coggs, DiAndre Jackson, JoCasta Zamarripa, Larresa Taylor, Sharlen P. Moore, Peter Burgelis, Scott Spiker, Marina Dimitrijevic, Russell W. Stamper, II
As colleagues, and as friends, we are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff.
Jonathan was a loving father and husband, and greeted everyone he met with empathy and kindness. He was also a passionate advocate for the betterment of our community, and dedicated his professional life to the people he represented. It was an honor to have served in office with him, and he will be missed.
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Out of respect for his family, we would ask that they be provided the privacy and time to grieve that they most certainly deserve.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson:
“Jonathan brought a unique energy to his work at City Hall. His passion and dedication were evident every day. No elected official brought more enthusiasm to their work than Jonathan. He was a husband, a father, a son, and, to me, a close friend. My thoughts and sympathy go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.”
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