went grass roots (verb) campaign: attempt to win political election
Sinonime: agitate, barnstorm, canvass, contend for,
contest,
crusade, electioneer, go to grass roots, hit the trail,
lobby, mend fences, muckrake, mudsling, politick, press the flesh, ring doorbells,
run, run for, shake hands and kiss babies, solicit votes, stand for, stump,
tour, whistle-stop