BREAKING: Portman Rebukes Criticism

Recently, Rob Portman addressed his critic’s chief compliant. According to a source with knowledge of the conversation, Portman distanced himself from Bush Administration trade policy; specifically citing NAFTA related issues. Portman served as United States Trade Representative from 2005-2007.

According to our source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, Portman also admitted his lack of statewide name identity. And he said that John Kasich’s presumed gubernatorial candidacy was no factor in his decision to run for senate.

Portman commenced his political career, serving first as an Associate White House Council and then as White House Office of Legislative Affairs Director under President George H.W. Bush. From 1993-2005, Portman served as Ohio’s 2nd district Congressman. He resigned that office and to become Trade Representative. He then finished his second White House stint as Office of Management and Budget Director. He resigned that office on June 19, 2007.