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from
April
10,
2012
to
November
6,
2012
Compare: 2008
Rationale,
Methodology and Limitations.
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Romney-Ryan | |
| Alachua |
September
17 Michelle Obama OTR meets with about 40 elementary school-aged girls at Girls Place Inc., an after-school program in Gainesville, FL. -Speaks to grassroots supporters at a campaign event at University of Florida's O'Connell Center in Gainesville, FL. |
October
25 Ann Romney -Drops by David’s Real Pit BBQ in Gainesvile, FL. |
| Baker |
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| Bay |
November
3 Paul Ryan -Victory rally at McKenzie Park in Panama City, FL. |
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| Bradford |
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| Brevard |
September
9 Barack Obama OTR stop, greets patrons outside, then sits down with two couples at Ossorio Bakery & Café in Cocoa, FL. -Remarks at a campaign event at Charles & Ruth Clemente Center in Melbourne, FL. |
October 29 Paul Ryan -Victory rally at Clemente Center at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL. ...canceled "out of sensitivity for the millions of Americans in the path of Hurricane Sandy" |
| Broward |
November
4 Barack Obama -Grassroots event including remarks by Pitbull at McArthur High School football field in Hollywood, FL. October 22 Michelle Obama -Speaks to grassroots supporters in the George Mayer Gymnasium at Broward College iin Davie, FL. September 28 Joe Biden -Grassroots event at Palace Theater at Kings Point in Tamarac, FL. August 22 Michelle Obama OTR stop at the Holiday Park Social Center, greets kids at Life Sports Fitness life enrichment program in Fort Lauderdale, FL (next door to the Auditorium). -Speaks to grassroots supporters at the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, FL. May 4 Jill Biden -Delivers commencement address at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL. April 10 Barack Obama -Stops by LGBT Leadership Council fundraiser for photos, then speaks at a fundraiser at the Westin Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, FL (about 850 people/$500 general and $250 Gen44). ($) |
August
13 Mitt Romney -Fundraiser at the home of Michael Maroone, president and COO of AutoNation, Inc., and wife Monica in Fort Lauderdale, FL. ($) |
| Calhoun |
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| Charlotte |
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| Citrus |
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| Clay |
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| Collier |
April
27 Michelle Obama Greeted by students at Naples Municipal Airport, in Naples, FL. -Meets with area Obama campaign volunteers and supporters at Golden Gate Community Center in Naples, FL. -Fundraiser at The Inn on Fifth in Naples, FL. ($) |
October
18 Paul Ryan -Fundraiser at Old Collier Country Club in Naples, FL. ($) April 15 Mitt Romney -Fundraiser at the home of former ambassador to the Vatican Francis Rooney in Naples, FL. ($) |
| Columbia |
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| DeSoto |
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| Dixie |
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| Duval |
November
1 Michelle Obama -Speaks to grassroots supporters at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, FL. August 22 Michelle Obama -Meets with military families and announcea a major veterans and military spouse employment milestone for Joining Forces at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, FL. July 19 Barack Obama -Grassroots event at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, FL. -Fundraiser at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, FL (25 people, $10,000 per person). ($) April 12 Michelle Obama -Speech honoring young women from military families (Joining Forces one-year anniversary) at Jacksonville Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, FL. |
October 31
Mitt Romney -Evening Victory rally with Jeb Bush and Connie Mack at Veterans Memorial Arena Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, FL. October 19 Ann Romney -Visits the Boselli Foundation Youth Life Learning Center in Jacksonville, FL. -Drops by the Victory office at 4963 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville, FL. September 12 Mitt Romney -Statement on Libya and press conference, followed by truncated rally at campaign office 10210 San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville, FL. -Fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL. ($) September 11 Ann Romney -Assembles USO care packages at the Jacksonville Victory Office on San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville, FL. September 1 Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan *Victory rally at Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, FL. May 17 Mitt Romney -Fundraiser at the Epping Forest Yacht Club in Jacksonville, FL. ($) -Event at River City Brewing Company in Jacksonville, FL. |
| Escambia |
October
27 Mitt Romney -Victory rally with Sen. Marco Rubio at Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, FL. June 7 Ann Romney -Visits Woodlands Center For Specialized Medicine in Pensacola, FL. |
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| Franklin |
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| Gadsden |
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| Gilchrist |
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| Glades |
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| Gulf |
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| Hamilton |
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| Hardee |
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| Hendry |
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| Hernando |
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| Highlands |
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| Hillsborough |
October
25 Barack Obama
...on two-day, non-stop
“America Forward!” tour arrives from Las Vegas at 6:43 a.m OTR stop at Krispy Kreme Donuts where he greets customers and staff, picks up donuts, in Tampa, FL. OTR drops of the donuts at Fire Station 14 in Tampa, FL. -Grassroots event at Ybor Centennial Park in Tampa, FL. October 19 Joe Biden -Grassroots event at Sun City Community Center in Sun City, FL. September 20 Barack Obama -Fundraiser at the home of Donn Miggs, pop rock musician, and Lisa DeBartalo, daughter of former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. including performance by Eddie Vedder in Tampa, FL (85 people, $20,000 per person). ($) September 8 Barack Obama OTR stop, orders"five cubans" and greets patrons at West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa, FL. June 22 Barack Obama -Campaign event at Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus in Tampa, FL. -Attends a small fundraiser at the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus in Tampa, FL (25 people/$20,000 per person). ($) April 13 Barack Obama -Brief tour of port equipment and speech on benefits of trade with Latin America at the Port of Tampa in Tampa, FL. (en route to Summit of the Americas) |
October 31
Mitt Romney (October 30 overnight in Tampa, FL). -Victory rally with Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Connie Mack at Landmark Aviation in Tampa, FL. October 24 Ann Romney -Drops by Wright’s Gourmet House in Tampa, FL. October 19 Paul Ryan -Roundtable on entrepreneurship in Alumni Center at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. October 10 Ann Romney -Tours Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. October 5 Mitt Romney OTR Mitt and Ann Romney stop at La Teresita in Tampa, FL. August 30 Mitt Romney -Delivers acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL. All appear on stage afterwards. August 29 Paul Ryan - Prime time acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL. August 30 All appear on stage afterwards. August 28 Mitt Romney -Appears on stage with Ann Romney following her speech at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL. [to Indianapolis] August 28-30 Ann Romney August 28 -Does walkthrough in the afternoon, and in the evening addresses the Republican National Convention. ?Special guest at "An Evening at the Ballpark" fundraiser for Connie Mack at the Hyatt Regency Tampa in Tampa, FL. ($)????not verified August 29 -Ann Romney and Janna Ryan attend Women for Romney Victory and Women for Mitt breakfast at the Hyatt Regency. -Ann Romney attends CUNA/ St. Petersburg All Children’s Hospital event at St. Petersburg All Children’s Hospital. -Ann Romney addresses Latino Coalition luncheon at the Sheraton East. August 30 All appear on stage afterwards. May 16 Mitt Romney -Fundraising lunch hosted by developer Dick and Cornelia Corbett at their Avila Golf & Country Club home in Tampa, FL. ($) |
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| Indian River |
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| Jackson |
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| Jefferson |
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| Lafayette |
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| Lake |
August
18 Paul Ryan -Victory rally at Town Square, Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages, FL. |
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| Lee |
September
28-29 Joe Biden September 28 Overnight in Fort Myers, FL. September 29 OTR, greets diners and has coffee at Mel's Diner in Fort Myers, FL. -Grassroots event at Wa-Ke Hatchee Park Recreation Center in Fort Myers, FL. July 20 Barack Obama -Grassroots event Instead makes brief remarks addressing the shooting in Aurora, CO at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers, FL. |
October
18 Paul Ryan -Victory rally at the Lee County Sports Complex Soccer Field in Fort Myers, FL. September 13 Ann Romney -Tours the Regional Cancer Center in Fort Myers, FL. |
| Leon |
September
17 Michelle Obama -Speaks to grassroots supporters at a campaign event at the Civic Center in Tallahassee, FL. |
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| Levy |
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| Liberty |
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| Madison |
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| Manatee |
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| Marion |
October
31 Joe Biden -Grassroots event at Discovery Center at Tuscawilla Park (outdoor event) in Ocala, FL. OTR greets diners at Mimi's Cafe in Ocala, FL. |
October
18 Paul Ryan -Victory rally at the Ocala Town Square in Ocala, FL. June 6 Ann Romney -Visits the Marion Therapeutic Riding Association in Ocala, FL. |
| Martin |
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| Miami-Dade |
November
1 Michelle Obama -Speaks to grassroots supporters at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, FL. October 11 Barack Obama -Grassroots event at the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. -"Estamos Unido/We are One” fundraiser at the J.W. Marriott in Miami, FL (700 people, $500 per person). ($) ...this was Obama's final finance event September 20 Barack Obama -Univision News/Facebook "Meet the Candidates" event at the University of Miami BankUnited Center Fieldhouse in Coral Gables, FL. (+) -Roundtable with three first-time voters at OMG! Burgers in South Miami, FL. July 10 Michelle Obama -Speaks to grassroots supporters at a campaign event at Barbara Goleman Senior High School in Miami Lakes, FL. June 26 Barack Obama -Fundraising dinner at the home of Abigail and F.J. Pollak in Miami Beach, FL (30 people, $40,000 per person). ($) -Fundraising reception, concert with Marc Anthony at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, FL (1,500 people, $100 per person). ($) June 4 Joe Biden -Delivers the commencement address to Cypress Bay High School graduates at Marlins Park in Miami, FL. May 3 Jill Biden -Visits Coast Guard Base Miami Beach for a discussion with spouses of Coast Guard members, in Miami Beach, FL. April 23 Joe Biden -Tours, then discusses the Administration’s efforts to restore the Everglades at Everglades National Park in Miami-Dade County, FL. April 10 Barack Obama -Fundraising dinner at the home of trial lawyer Jeremy Alters in Golden Beach, FL (about 60 people/$15,000 per person). ($) |
October 31
Mitt Romney -Victory rally with Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Connie Mack at BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. September 22 Paul Ryan -Victory rally at Versailles Restaurant in Miami, FL. September 19 Mitt Romney -Univision News/Facebook "Meet the Candidates" event at the University of Miami BankUnited Center Fieldhouse in Coral Gables, FL. (+) -Juntos Con Romney rally at the E. Darwin Fuchs Pavilion, Miami-Dade County Fair and Exhibition in Miami, FL. August 13 Mitt Romney -Victory event at El Palacio De Los Jugos in Miami, FL. June 5 Ann Romney -"Afternoon with Ann" event with state Senator Anitere Flores at Islas Canarias in Miami, FL. May 16 Mitt Romney -Fundraiser at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL. ($) -Fundraising dinner at the home of Pat and Philip Frost, chairman of Teva Pharmaceutical, on (Star Island) Miami Beach, FL. ($) |
| Monroe |
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| Nassau |
October 29 Paul Ryan -Victory rally at Main Beach Park in Fernandina Beach, FL. |
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| Oskaloosa |
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| Okeechobee |
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| Orange |
November 5
Michelle Obama -Speaks to grassroots supporters at Southport Park in Orlando, FL. her final solo event of the campaign October 28-29 Barack Obama October 28 Evening flight Washington, DC to Orlando, FL; overnight in Orlando, FL. OTR brings pizzas, speaks to volunteers and staff, makes a few calls at the OFA-FL field office (1516 E. Colonial Dr., Suite 203) in Orlando, FL. October 29 Returns to DC. ...decision to forego the Orlando event and return to DC announced on the morning of Oct. 29...to monitor Hurricane Sandy. -Grassroots event with former President Bill Clinton at Memory Mall at The University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL.(Clinton filled in) October 19-20 Joe Biden October 19 OTR with daughter Ashley at the Dairy Queen on International Drive in Orlando, FL. Private dinner with daughter Ashley at Timpano Italian Chophouse. Overnight in Orlando, FL. October 20 OTR stops in with coffee and donuts, makes remarks to volunteers at the field office at 516 East Colonial Ave in Orlando, FL. September 8 Barack Obama OTR stop at Gators Dockside, a sports bar in the Grand Oaks strip mall in Orlando, FL. Overnight in Orlando, FL. August 2 Barack Obama OTR stop picks up lunch and greets patrons at Lechonera El Barrio, a Puerto Rican restaurant, followed by a photo op with children from nearby summer program in Orlando, FL. -Campaign event at Harold and Ted Alfond Sports Center at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. July 20 Barack Obama -Grassroots event in the Harold and Ted Alfond Sports Center at Rollins College in Winter Park, Orlando, FL.cancelled due to the shooting in CO. Returns to DC. July 10 Michelle Obama OTR surprise visit to the Blanchard Park YMCA, joins groups of elementary-school children for workouts, outside of Orlando, FL. -Speaks to grassroots supporters at a campaign event at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. June 28 Jill Biden -Delivers remarks at the 2012 LULAC National Convention & Exposition community service breakfast in Orlando, FL. -As part of her“Community College to Career” tour holds a roundtable discussion on the importance of workforce partnerships and preparing students for further education at Valencia College’s West Campus in Orlando, FL. June 22 Barack Obama -Delivers remarks to the NALEO Annual Conference at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. June 15 Joe Biden -Remarks at the annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors at Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, FL. |
November 5
Mitt Romney -Victory rally at Avion Jet Center, Orlando Sanford International Airport in Orlando, FL. October 20 Ann Romney -Participates in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, FL. October 24 Ann Romney -Victory rally at Central Park in Winter Park, FL. October 6 Ann Romney Surprise visit to a Victory Center, brings a couple of pizzas and makes calls, in Orlando, FL. October 6 Mitt Romney -Mitt and Ann Romney Victory rally in the Apopka Amphitheater, “Fields of Fame” at Northwest Recreation Complex in Apopka, FL. September 22 Paul Ryan -Victory town hall at UCF Arena, Building 50 in Orlando, FL. June 21 Mitt Romney -Addresses NALEO 29th Annual Conference at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. June 12 Mitt Romney -Event at Con-Air Industries in Orlando, FL. -Fundraiser at the Isleworth Country Club in Orlando, FL. ($) -Fundraising lunch at a private home in Isleworth, Orlando, FL. ($) |
| Osecola |
September 8 Barack Obama -Remarks at a campaign event at the Kissimmee Civic Center in Kissimmee, FL. |
October
27 Mitt Romney -Victory rally with Sen. Marco Rubio at Ranger Jet Center in Kissimmee, FL. |
| Palm Beach |
October
22-23 Barack Obama October 22 Departs from Camp David; flight from Joint Base Andrews to Palm Beach International Airport. -Third presidential debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. Overnight in Boca Raton, FL. October 23 -Grassroots event at the Delray Beach Tennis Center in Delray Beach, FL. October 22 Michelle Obama -Speaks to grassroots supporters in the George Mayer Gymnasium at Broward College iin Davie, FL. -Fundraising event in Boca Raton, FL. ($) ...per Oct. 19 guidance; no details -Third presidential debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. September 28 Joe Biden -Grassroots event at Century Village Clubhouse in Boca Raton, FL. OTR stop, speaks with diners and has lunch at Nestor's Gourmet Deli in Boca Raton, FL. September 9 Barack Obama -Remarks at a campaign event at West Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL. July 23 Joe Biden -Addresses the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) 34th Annual Convention at the Ritz-Carlon Hotel in Palm Beach County, FL. July 19 Barack Obama -Remarks at a campaign event in the club house at Century Village at West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, FL. -Fundraiser in West Palm Beach, FL (25 people, $20,000 per person). ($) Overnight in Manalapan, FL. April 10 Barack Obama -Fundraising luncheon at the home of Hansel and Paula Tookes (he is president of Raytheon International) in Palm Beach Gardens, FL (about 60 people/$10,000 per person). ($) -Remarks on the economy, making the case for the Buffett Rule, at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. |
October
20 Ann Romney -Victory rally at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton, FL. October 21 (afternoon at Delray Beach) October 22 -Attends final presidential debate at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. October 20 Mitt Romney -Fundraiser at the home of Dwight Schar, founder of NVR, Inc. home builders, and wife Martha in Palm Beach, FL. ($) -Fundraiser at the home of Wilbur Ross, billionaire investor and wife Hilary in Palm Beach, FL. ($) ...this was Romney's final fundraising event October 21 Debate prep at hotel in Delray Beach, FL. With Ann Romney attends services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Boca Raton, FL OTR takes a break to flip a coin and watch the first play of a flag football game between campaign staff and press in Delray Beach, FL. OTR Romney and family walk over to BurgerFi and order dinner in Delray Beach, FL. October 22 -Third presidential debate (foreign policy) at Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. October 19 Paul Ryan -Fundraising reception and dinner at St. Andrew's Country Club in Boca Raton, FL. ($) September 20 Mitt Romney -Fundraiser at the home of Christopher Cline, WV billionaire, owns Foresight Reserves LP (coal), on Seminole Beach Road in North Palm Beach, FL. ($) -Fundraising dinner at the home of developer Al Hoffman, Jr. on Seminole Beach Road in North Palm Beach, FL. ($) May 17 Mitt Romney -Fundraising reception at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, FL. ($) -Fundraising dinner hosted by Marc J. Leder, co-founder and co-CEO of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a private equity firm, at his home in Boca Raton, FL. ($) [47%] April 15 Mitt Romney -Private meeting with supporters at The Colony in Palm Beach, FL. -Fundraiser at the home of Darlene and Gerald Jordan (of Hellman, Jordan Management Co., a hedge fund in Boston) in Palm Beach, FL ($50,000 per person). ($) April 14 Ann Romney OTR shopping at Alfred Fiandaca in Palm Beach, FL. (reported by Shannon Donnelly, Palm Beach Daily News) |
| Pasco |
October
27 Mitt Romney -Victory rally with Sen. Marco Rubio at Land O’ Lakes High School in Land O’ Lakes, FL. |
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| Pinellas |
September
8 Barack
Obama...overnight
Sept.
7
in
St.
Petersburg,
FL,
then
starts two
day
FL bus tour: -Remarks at a campaign event at St. Petersburg College–Seminole Campus in Seminole, FL |
October
9-10 Paul Ryan
...debate
prep.,
staying
at
the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St.
Petersburg, FL. To St. Petersburg, FL. on Oct. 8 for debate prep. October 9 -Debate prep. October 10 -Debate prep. October 5 Mitt Romney -Victory rally at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, FL. September 15 Paul Ryan -Rally at R.E. Olds Park in Oldsmar, FL. September 12 Ann Romney -Holds a Women for Mitt rally Sidney A. Goodman Ballroom at the Largo Community Center in Largo, FL. August 30 Mitt Romney Republican Convention -With Ann Romney greets fundraisers at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg, FL. August 18 Paul Ryan -Fundraiser at The Club at Treasure Island, St. Petersburg, FL. ($) May 16 Mitt Romney -Event at Mirror Lake Lyceum in St. Petersburg, FL. |
| Polk |
October 29 Paul Ryan -Victory rally at the Sun n’ Fun Air Museum in Lakeland, FL. ...canceled "out of sensitivity for the millions of Americans in the path of Hurricane Sandy" October 24 Ann Romney -Drops by Fresco’s Bakery & Bistro in Lakeland, FL. September 21 Paul Ryan OTR stop at the Walker's Fruit Stand in Lakeland, FL. -Fundraiser at the home of Mark and Patti Bostick at Mountain Lake Estates in Lake Wales, FL (had been scheduled for Aug. 27). ($) August 31 Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan *Republican National Convention farewell Victory rally at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, FL. |
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| Putnam |
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| Saint Johns |
October
20 Joe Biden -Grassroots event at Ketterlinus Gymnasium in St. Augustine, FL. |
October
25 Ann
Romney -Victory rally at Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Convention Center in St. Augustine, FL. August 13 Mitt Romney -Morning Victory event at Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL. |
| Saint
Lucie |
October
19 Joe Biden -Grassroots event at Lincoln Park High School in Fort Pierce, FL. September 9 Barack Obama OTR stop, talks with and is lifted by owner, talks with patrons at Big Apple Pasta & Pizza Restaurant in Fort Pierce, FL. OTR stop, brings pizzas, greets volunteers and staff, makes several calls at the OFA field office in Port St Lucie, FL. |
October 7 Mitt Romney -Mitt and Ann Romney Victory rally at Tradition Town Square in Port St. Lucie, FL. |
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| Sarasota |
October
30-31 Joe Biden October 30 OTR stop, greets volunteers at the OFA-FL field office at corner of Fruitville and Gillespie in Sarasota, FL. Overnight in Sarasota, FL. October 31 -Grassroots event at Municipal Auditorium in Sarasota, FL. OTR greets diners at Station 400 in Sarasota, FL. |
October
11 Ann Romney -Special guest at a morning fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Connie Mack IV at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota, FL. ($) OTR buys fudge at Kilwins at St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, FL. September 20 -Fundraiser at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, FL. ($) -Rally at the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, FL. |
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| Taylor |
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| Union |
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| Volusia |
November
1 Michelle Obama -Speaks to grassroots supporters at The Ballroom at Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL. |
October
25 Ann Romney -Visits Inspirations Learning Center in Daytona Beach, FL. October 19 Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan *Victory rally with country music star John Rich at Daytona Beach Bandshell in Daytona Beach, FL. |
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| Walton |
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| Washington |
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