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Brown, Mandel emphasize grassroots in campaign

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TOLEDO, Ohio -

Senator Sherrod Brown kicked off his first door-to-door effort in Toledo Saturday. The Democrat is up for re-election in November, facing off against State Treasurer Republican Josh Mandel.

Brown spoke with volunteers and supporters Saturday before they went out to knock on doors throughout Toledo.

"A lot of people showed up today because they're seeing the special interests are spending millions of dollars in the state, and no one knows where it comes from," Brown said. "They spent $9.5 million in attack ads against me, and we answer with more volunteers, and that's how you win elections."

Josh Mandel also met with supporters and campaign volunteers in Columbus on Saturday.

He issued a statement acknowledging the importance of grassroots efforts. It read, "A knock on a neighbor's door or a phone call to a potential supporter could end up making the difference on Election Day for sending new leaders to Washington."

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