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  Ohio treasurer [Mandel] encouraged to run for Senate
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Last EditedJ.R.  Mar 14, 2011 06:34pm
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News DateSaturday, March 12, 2011 12:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionCOLUMBUS -- Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel won some support Thursday from state leaders for a U.S. Senate bid, although the newly elected Republican hasn't said whether he'll run for the office.

Mandel said he's received "a boatload" of calls from people asking him to consider challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown in 2012.

Mandel, 33, declined to say whether he was interested in the post when asked at a legislative preview session for journalists organized by The Associated Press. He said he's focused on "being the best state treasurer I can for the taxpayers," having just won the post in November.

Other statewide Republican leaders at the forum said the two-time Iraq veteran and former state representative would be a solid contender against Brown, a popular political figure in the state. They said the race could center on contrasting views on spending.
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