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MASON CITY — Actor and director Tony Goldwyn stopped at the Hillary for Iowa office in Mason City Saturday on his series of grassroots campaign stops across the state.

“The grassroots process that kicks off this whole thing is so inspiring,” Goldwyn said. “We’re at a very critical moment in our nation right now.”

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia spoke to the crowd first, talking of Hillary Clinton’s political resume and the importance of the caucuses.

In his introduction, Kaine jokingly called Goldwyn “Mr. President,” referring to his role in the ABC series “Scandal” as U.S. President Fitzgerald Grant III.

Goldwyn and Kaine spoke to approximately 40 attendees including both Clinton supporters and others just looking to catch a glimpse or shake hands with the actor.

“I came out for him and I also support Hillary 100 percent,” Lynel Helmers said. “It was cool to meet him, I love ‘Scandal.’”

Goldwyn talked about his two daughters and what kind of country he wants them to raise their families in.