Friends of Sherrod Brown spokeswoman Sadie Weiner released the following comment after Mandel implied that Sherrod Brown attacked Mandel’s military service: 

“During the course of the campaign Sherrod Brown has made clear that he respects Josh Mandel’s service to our country, just as he respects the service of all men and women who serve in our military. It is disappointing that Josh Mandel has chosen to completely fabricate something that has never occurred to attempt to score political points, especially on a topic like this.  As papers across Ohio have continually pointed out, Josh Mandel does not seem to think the truth is something that limits how he carries himself during this campaign. This is just the latest instance of Mandel proving he’s a politician who can’t be trusted.”