Missing Person Posters Mock Sen. Sherrod Brown at DNC in Chicago

CHICAGO — As the Democratic National Convention unfolds in Chicago, "Missing person" posters targeting incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown have emerged, drawing attention to his absence from the event. Critics allege that Brown's decision to skip the convention is a calculated political move. The posters, which have circulated on social media, label Brown as "radical" and claim he was "last seen" engaging in actions detrimental to Ohioans, such as cutting retirement benefits and supporting policies that critics argue harm local manufacturing jobs. Despite his alignment with Vice President Kamala Harris on legislative votes, Brown's critics assert that his absence from the convention is an attempt to present himself as a moderate. Reagan McCarthy, spokesperson for Brown's GOP challenger Bernie Moreno, emphasized that Brown's voting record closely aligns with the Biden-Harris administration, suggesting that he cannot escape accountability for his political decisions. The National Republican Senatorial Committee echoed this sentiment, branding Brown as a "career politician" who has consistently supported what they describe as a "toxic" Democratic agenda. In response, Brown's campaign defended his absence, stating that he is engaging with Ohioans statewide to discuss his record and contrast it with Moreno's. A campaign spokesperson highlighted Brown's commitment to addressing local issues, while the Ohio GOP noted the presence of approximately 50 posters around the United Center, mocking Brown's absence and linking it to broader criticisms of the Democratic platform. The controversy surrounding Brown's absence from the DNC continues to fuel political discourse, with both sides leveraging the situation to bolster their narratives ahead of the upcoming election.