Sen. Brown says he's 'most bipartisan person' in the Senate

Republican Sen. Scott Brown (Mass.) — who is running for reelection in a traditionally Democratic state — told state officials in Massachusetts over the weekend that he is the person most able to work with both parties in the Senate.

"I'm the most bipartisan person in the entire United States Senate," he said, according to a report posted by the Boston Herald.

Brown then appeared to demonstrate that claim by finding common ground with Democratic Rep. Edward Markey (Mass.) on federal spending. Brown said he is "proud" that the Senate boosted transportation funding compared to a version passed by House Republicans.

Brown also rejected the idea that Republicans should be looking to shut down the government.

"I find it very frustrating myself that every time there’s a problem, we're going to shut down the government. Really? Since when?" Brown said. "That's not how I was taught, as a selectman."

Brown and Markey disagreed on taxes, as Markey said new taxes on high-income earners should be considered, while Brown said it is not "appropriate" to raise taxes during what he said was a "three-year recession."

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