VOICED: French left fights abstention danger with door-to-door visits

The transcript discusses a political campaign in Lyon, France, focusing on door-to-door strategies inspired by Barack Obama's 2008 campaign. It highlights the importance of direct voter contact and trust, the challenges posed by competition and voter turnout, and the blend of traditional and modern campaigning methods. The campaign aims to engage voters through personal interaction and modern media to increase turnout and support for the candidate of change.

What is the significance of grassroots methods in the campaign?

How does the text describe the combination of old and modern campaigning techniques?