February 27, 2008
Posted: February 27th, 2008 08:23 AM ET
CLEVELAND, Ohio (CNN) - Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, an avowed economic progressive who also happens to be an uncommitted superdelegate from a very important state, said he was pleased with both candidate's answers on NAFTA during Tuesday's debate. Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were asked if, as president, they would opt out of NAFTA in six months. Both candidates said they supported restructuring NAFTA and would use the threat of opting out of the agreement as a negotiating tool. "They said it exactly right," Brown told CNN. "I want trade and more of it. I want it under different rules." Brown voiced loud opposition to NAFTA during his 2006 Senate campaign, in which he unseated GOP incumbent Mike DeWine. "If we say we want a different NAFTA," Brown continued, "they will negotiate, always with the threat of opting out if they don't, and that's exactly the right position. And I was thrilled, because I have not heard either of them specifically say that and they answered the question directly." Brown said he is not planning to endorse either Democratic candidate. – CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby Filed under: Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Ohio |
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