Candidates turn to Grandma and Grandpa to make their case

Several battleground candidates have recently featured their grandparents in TV ads, aiming to give voters a humanizing look at their lives.

Candidates have long turned to powerful supporters — from current presidents to former presidents and celebrities — to make their case to local voters. Some candidates are also turning to powerful, closer-to-home allies on TV: Grandma and Grandpa.

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