Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio will skip the Democratic National Convention and will not campaign with Kamala Harris. He is focusing on his reelection battle against Republican challenger Bernie Moreno by attacking his character and past business practices.
Key Points
Brown is prioritizing his reelection battle against Bernie Moreno.
He is not defending President Joe Biden's handling of the Southern Border.
Brown is not campaigning with Kamala Harris and is focusing on his own strategy.
Democrats need to retain Ohio to keep their small majority in the U.S. Senate.
Pros
Brown is focusing on his reelection campaign and standing up for workers in Ohio.
Cons
Risk of losing support from Democratic party members who may expect him to support the DNC and Kamala Harris.