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| U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown |
The
Fraternal Order of Police has made their choice clear for United State Senate. Ohio's
largest police union has thrown its support behind Democratic incumbent Sherrod
Brown in the state's closely watched contest for U.S. Senate.
It
marks the first time in 24 years the Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed a
Democrat for Senate.
In
a statement, President Jay McDonald cited Brown's opposition to Gov. John
Kasich's collective bargaining overhaul as a key factor in its endorsement.
The
FOP picked Brown over Republican opponent and state treasurer Josh Mandel.
The
last time it favored a Democratic Senate candidate was in the 1988 contest
between Democrat Howard Metzenbaum and Republican George Voinovich.
A
spokesman said the group interviewed both candidates before Tuesday's
announcement.
