Republican Rob Portman Pulls Ahead in Ohio Senate Race Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, is seen through a television camera after an event to discuss efforts to increase health and safety for workers. April 1, 2016 ( John Minchillo / Associated Press ) Produced by John Asante Hosted by John Hockenberry Produced by PRI and WNYC