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April
10,
2012
to
November
6,
2012
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| Obama-Biden |
Romney-Ryan | |
| Adams |
September 9 JRB on second day of two-day trip, OTR stop, greets diners and orders peach pie at Cruisers Diner in Seaman, OH. |
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| Allen |
November 2 BO grassroots event at Lima Senior High School gymnasium in Lima, OH. |
October
30 MR Victory rally at the Fieldhouse at Elida High School in Elida, OH.cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy September 24 PR kicks off “Romney Plan For A Stronger Middle Class” bus tour at a Victory town hall at Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima, OH. |
| Ashland |
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| Ashtabula |
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| Athens
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October 17 BO grassroots event at the College Green at Ohio University in Athens, OH September 8 JRB on first day of two-day trip, a) OTR stop, greets patrons and orders swirl cones at the Dairy Queen in Nelsonville, OH; b) remarks at a campaign event at the Athens Community Center in Athens, OH. |
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| Auglaize |
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| Belmont |
May 17 JRB, wrapping up a two-day trip, delivers remarks at Staffilino Chevrolet, a family-owned dealership in Martins Ferry, OH. |
October 20 PR holds Victory rally at Valley View Campgrounds in Belmont, OH. |
| Brown |
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| Butler |
November 3 MO speaks to grassroots supporters at Miami University in Oxford, OH. June 25 JRB campaign event on keeping teachers and first responders on the job, in Hamilton, OH.the campaign announced this event on June 22 but then postponed it due to scheduling changes. |
November 2 *MR, AR and PR hold evening Victory rally to kick off the "Romney-Ryan Real Recovery Road Rally" four-day tour, at The Square at Union Centre in West Chester, OH. October 31 AR first stop on two-day trip, holds Victory rally at Vinylmax in Hamilton, OH. August 15 PR early evening Victory rally at Miami University in Oxford, OH. |
| Carroll |
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| Champaign |
October 24 JRB on final day of three-day trip, OTR greets diners at Castle's Country Restaurant in Mechanicsburg, OH. |
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| Clark |
November 2 BO grassroots event at Springfield High School in Springfield, OH. October 23 JRB on second day of three-day trip, OTR in Springfield, OH motorcades from hotel to Russ & Joe Catanzaro’s Pizza and Subs, greets staff, picks up pizzas, motorcades to OFA field office, delivers pizzas and greets volunteers. Overnight in Springfield, OH. |
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| Clermont |
September 9 JRB on second day of two-day trip, remarks at a campaign event at Milford High School in Milford, OH. |
September
12 PR holds Victory rally featuring a performance by country music star John Michael Montgomery at Clermont County Fairgrounds in Owensville, OH. |
| Clinton |
October 31 AR on first day of two-day trip drops by Sam’s Meats in Wilmington, OH. October 27 PR on two-day, eight-stop, 400-mile "Victory in Ohio" bus tour holds Victory event at East Clinton High School in Sabina, OH. |
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| Columbiana |
May 16 JRB, on first day of two-day trip, OTR visits firefighters at the fire department in Salem, OH. |
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| Coshocton |
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| Crawford |
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| Cuyahoga |
November 6 JRB OTR unannounced stop in Cleveland, OH, visits the Landmark Restaurant, greets patrons, has breakfast. November 4 (overnight Nov. 3 in Cleveland, OH) JRB and JB a) attend mass at St. Malachi Catholic Church in Cleveland, OH; b) OTR at My Friends Cafe, the Bidens order a cheesecake and a pie and he greets customers and staff, on the West Side in Cleveland, OH; c) grassroots rally with Dr. Jill Biden and songwriter Jason Mraz in the gymnasium at Lakewood High School in Lakewood, OH November 3 JB GOTV and Canvass Thank You Event OFA-OH (5734 Ridge Rd.) in Parma, OH. October 25 BO final stop of two-day, non-stop “America Forward!” tour, a tarmac event at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, OH. October 22 JRB on first day of three-day trip, OTR greets fire fighters and police officers at Parma Heights Fire Department in Parma, OH. October 15 MO speaks to grassroots supporters at Cuyahoga Community College's recreation center in Cleveland, OH. October 5 BO a) grassroots event at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH; b) OTR at West Side Market, buys some goods at at Michelle's Bakery, greets people and owners of nearby businesses, also purchases smokies and jerky, in Cleveland, OH. July 5 BO on two-day "Betting on America" bus tour, grassroots event at James Day Park in Parma, OH. June 14 BO campaign event (remarks on the economy) at the Tri-C recreation center at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, OH. (+) OTR unnanounced brief stop at the Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland on the way to the airport in Cleveland, OH. May 21 MO thanks Ohio volunteers, suite level at Progressive Field; fundraising reception in the Terrace Club restaurant at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. ($) |
November 6 *(MR and PR separate arrivals at Atlantic Aviation Services, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, OH). MR and PR a) greet volunteers at a campaign call center in Richmond Heights, OH; b) make an unscheduled lunch stop at a Wendy's restaurant in Richmond Heights, OH. November 4 MR holds Victory rally with Rodney Atkins, Sam Moore, and the Marshall Tucker Band at I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. November 1 On second day of two-day trip, AR holds Victory rally at the Strongsville Recreation Center in Strongsville, OH. October 24 PR event in Waetjen Auditorium at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH. October 17 PR a) holds Victory rally with former Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, OH; b) OTR Ryan, Rice and Sen. Portman stop by Cleveland Browns football practice at their training and administrative complex in Berea, OH. September 26 MR on “Romney Plan For A Stronger Middle Class” bus tour holds manufacturing event with special guest Mike Rowe at American Spring Wire in Bedford Heights, OH. September 4 MR holds Victory rally at Westlake Recreation Center in Westlake, OH. August 16 PR breakfast reception fundraiser at The Shinako Lodge & Event Center in Turtle Lake (Cleveland area), OH. ($) May 7 MR town hall at Stamco in Euclid, OH. |
| Darke |
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| Defiance |
October 25 MR evening Victory rally and concert with John Rich and Alabama's Randy Owen at Defiance High School football stadium in Defiance, OH. |
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| Delaware |
October 15 MO speaks to grassroots supporters in the Branch Rickey Arena and Gordon Field House at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH. |
October 10 MR on second day of two-day visit, with Gov. Chris Christie drops by Bun's Restaurant in Delaware, OH. August 25 *MR and PR Victory rally at Village Green Park Amphitheatre in Powell, OH. |
| Erie |
July 5 BO on two-day "Betting on America" bus tour, ice cream social at Washington Park in Sandusky, OH. |
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| Fairfield |
November 4 JRB and JB grassroots rally with songwriter Jason Mraz at Rushville Mittle School in Lancaster, OH. |
October 12 *MR and PR hold a Victory rally at Lancaster Town Square in Lancaster, OH. |
| Fayette
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| Franklin |
November 5 BO a) grassroots rally with Bruce Springsteen and JAY-Z at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH; b) OTR stop at OFA field office, greets volunteers and makes some calls, in Columbus, OH. November 2 (overnight Nov. 1 in Columbus, OH) BO grassroots event at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, OH. October 30 (overnight October 29 in Columbus, OH) JRB (events in Gambier and Wooster cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy) participated in the FEMA briefing via video-teleconference from hotel in Columbus, OH; left around 2 p.m. October 28 JRB, trip schedule adjusted due to Hurricane Sandy, airport direct to OFA-OH field office (3741 E. Broad St.), speaks to staffers and volunteers, in Columbus, OH. Overnight in Columbus, OH. October 9 BO grassroots event at The Ohio State University Oval in Columbus, OH (originally scheduled for Oct. 4). September 17 BO a) campaign event at Schiller Park in Columbus, OH; b) roundtable fundraiser at Schiller Park in Columbus, OH (25 people, $10,000 per person). ($); c) OTR unannounced stop, speaks to the Ohio AFL-CIO Convention at the Renaissance Columbus Hotel in Columbus, OH. (Sept. 7 JBR overnight in Columbus, OH at start of Sept. 8-9 trip; no events in Columbus). August 21 BO a) OTR stop orders food and greets students at Sloopy's Diner at the Ohio Union at Ohio State University ("day before the first day of classes") in Columbus, OH; b) grassroots event at Capital University's Saylor-Ackermann Quad in Columbus, OH. July 24 MO a) speaks to grassroots supporters at a campaign event at Westerville Central High School in Columbus, OH; b) OTR stop at Westerville Community Center and greets children there, in Columbus, OH. July 19 JBR on "Made in Ohio Manufacturing Tour," a) tours Edison Welding Institute (EWI) in Columbus, OH; b) makes remarks at Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 189 in Columbus, OH. May 5 MO and BO deliver remarks at a campaign rally at Value City Arena-Schottstein Center in Columbus, OH. |
November 5 MR holds Victory rally with the Marshall Tucker Band at Landmark Aviation, Port Columbus International Airport in Columbus, OH. October 31-November 1 October 31 AR a) visits Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH; b) drops by the Grandview Victory Center (1335 Dublin Road, Suite 110F) in Columbus, OH. November 1 -Victory rally at Aladdin Shrine in Columbus, OH. October 12-13 October 12 *MR and PR meet at Columbus International Airport in Columbus, OH. ...photo [Lancaster event] MR makes OTR unscheduled stop at City Barbeque in Gahanna, OH. October 13 MR debate prep. at hotel in Columbus, OH. September 29 PR featured at the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance 16th annual "Save Our Heritage" rally/benefit event at Aladdin Shrine Center in Columbus, OH. September 26 MR on "Romney Plan For A Stronger Middle Class" bus tour holds Victory rally with special guest Jack Nicklaus at Alum Creek Park Amphitheatre in Westerville, OH. April 27 MR with Gov. Kasich holds a roundtable with graduating seniors, then delivers a guest lecture in the Battelle Fine Arts Center at Otterbein University in Westerville, OH. |
| Fulton |
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| Gallia |
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| Geauga |
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| Greene |
October 27 PR on two-day, eight-stop, 400-mile "Victory in Ohio" bus tour drops by Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs, OH. |
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| Guernsey |
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| Hamilton |
November 4 BO grassroots event including performance by Stevie Wonder at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, OH. October 31 BO grassroots event at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH cancelation announced Oct. 30 Hurricane Sandy. October 2 MO on the first day of early voting in Ohio, speaks to grassroots supporters at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH. September 17 BO campaign event at Seasongood Pavilion in Eden Park in Cincinnati, OH. July 16 BO a) makes OTR stop for lunch (he ordered a "four-way with beans and no onions" and "two cheese Coneys" to go) at Skyline Chili in Cincinnati, OH; b) fundraiser at at Cincinnati Music Hall in Cincinnati, OH. ($); c) town hall at Cincinnati Music Hall in Cincinnati, OH. |
October
24-25 October 24 MR evening arrival at Landmark Aviation, Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, OH. October 25 MR a) OTR with Sen. Portman, greets patrons and workers at First Watch cafe/restaurant in Cincinnati, OH; b) event at Jet Machine in Cincinnati, OH. October 15 PR holds Victory rally and afterwards he serves Montgomery Inn barbeque at Landmark Aviation South, Cincinnati Lunken Field in Cincinnati, OH. September 25 PR on “Romney Plan For A Stronger Middle Class” bus tour holds Victory town hall at Byer Steel Group in Cincinnati, OH. September 5 AR fundraising events at the home of Francis and Craig Lindner (co-CEO, co-president, director of American Financial Group) in Indian Hill (Cincinnati area), OH. ($) September 1 MR holds Victory rally at Union Terminal in Cincinnati, OH. June 13-14 MR June 13 - Two fundraising receptions at the Netherland Plaza hotel in Cincinnati, OH. ($) June 14 - Event at Seilkop Industries in Carthage, Cincinnati, OH. (+) |
| Hancock |
October 28 *On final day of two-day "Victory in Ohio" bus tour, MR and PR hold a Victory event at the Koehler Fitness Complex at the University of Findlay in Findlay, OH. September 5 AR holds Women for Mitt rally at Winebrenner Auditorium, Winebrenner Theological Seminary, University of Findlay in Findlay, OH. |
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| Hardin |
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| Harrison |
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| Henry |
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| Highland |
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| Hocking |
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| Holmes |
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| Huron |
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| Jackson |
September 8 JRB on first day of two-day trip, OTR stop at Cardo's Pizza in Jackson, OH. |
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| Jefferson
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May 16 JRB, on first day of a two-day trip, OTR dinner with the Joe Staffilino family at Naples Spaghetti House, then visits Staffilino's home, then stops by the Hollywood City Center Dairy Queen in Steubenville, OH. Overnight in Steubenville, OH. |
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| Knox
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November 3 MO speaks to grassroots supporters at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. October 30 JRB grassroots event in the Athletic Center at Kenyon College in Gambier, OH.cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. |
October 10 MR on second day of two-day visit, a) town hall with Gov. Chris Christie at Ariel Corporation in Mount Vernon, OH; b) meets with the Columbus Dispatch editorial board. |
| Lake |
November 3 BO grassroots rally at Mentor High School in Mentor, OH. |
September
14 MR a) holds Victory rally at Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH; b) fundraiser at the home of Ed and Mary Crawford (he is chairman and CEO of Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.) in Kirtland Hills, OH. ($) |
| Lawrence |
November 2 MR holds Victory rally at Screen Machine Industries in Etna, OH. |
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| Licking
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November 1 On second day of two-day trip, AR holds an early voting event at the Victory Center (1006 Hebron Rd.) in Heath, OH. June 17 MR on day three of “Every Town Counts” five-day, six-state bus tour holds grassroots rally at Newark Town Square in Newark, OH. |
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| Logan |
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| Lorain
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October 22 JRB on first day of three-day trip, grassroots event at Lorain High School in Lorain, OH. July 5 BO, first stop of two-day "Betting on America" bus tour, OTR stop at Ziggy's Pub and Restaurant in Amherst, OH. April 18 BO roundtable with unemployed workers who are students in job training programs and remarks at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, OH. |
April 19 MR delivers deliver remarks on the President’s failed economic policies at National Gypsum Company in Lorain, OH. |
| Lucas |
October 23 (overnight Oct. 22
in Toledo, OH) JRB a) grassroots event in the Student Union auditorium at the University of Toledo in Toledo, OH; b) OTR has a slice of classic custard pie and greets diners at Schmucker's Restaurant in Toledo, OH. September 3 (overnight Sept. 2 in Toledo, OH) BO campaign event at Scott High School in Toledo, OH. July 5 BO, first stop of two-day "Betting on America" bus tour, grassroots event at Wolcott House Museum in Maumee, OH. |
October 8 PR event at Grand Aire (Toledo Express Airport) in Swanton, OH. September 26 MR a) Victory rally at SeaGate Convention Centre in Toledo, OH; b) OTR at Toledo Express Airport greets WWII and Korean War veterans returning from a day trip, in Swanton, OH. July 18 MR fundraising reception and luncheon at the Toledo Club in Toledo, OH. ($) |
| Madison |
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| Mahoning |
October 29 JRB, trip schedule adjusted due to Hurricane Sandy, fills in for President Obama (in DC monitoring the hurricane) at grassroots event with former President Bill Clinton at Covelli Centre in Youngstown, OH. August 31 JRB makes OTR visit to the Canfield Fair for about an hour in Canfield, OH. July 6 BO on day two of "Betting on America" bus tour, a) tours Summer Garden Food Manufacturing in Boardman, OH; b) presidential remarks in the gym at Dobbins Elementary School in Poland, OH. May 16 JBR, first stop of two day trip, accompanied by former Gov. Ted Strickland, delivers remarks at M-7 Technologies, an advanced manufacturing facility in Youngstown, OH. |
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| Marion |
October 24 JRB on final day of three-day trip, grassroots event at Marion Harding High School in Marion, OH. |
October 28 *On final day of two-day "Victory in Ohio" bus tour, MR and PR hold a Victory rally at Marion County Fairgrounds Coliseum in Marion, OH. |
| Medina |
November 1 On second day of two-day trip, AR drops by the Victory Center (300 Weatherstone Dr.) in Wadsworth, OH. June 17 MR starts day three of “Every Town Counts” five-day, six-state bus tour with a Father's Day pancake breakfast at Mapleside Farms in Brunswick, OH. |
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| Meigs |
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| Mercer |
October 28 *On final day of two-day "Victory in Ohio" bus tour, MR and PR hold a Victory event at Celina Fieldhouse in Celina, OH. |
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| Miami |
June 17 MR on day three of “Every Town Counts” five-day, six-state bus tour drops by K's Hamburger Shop in Troy, OH. |
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| Monroe |
August 14 MR coal event at American Energy Corporation in Beallsville, OH. |
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| Montgomery |
October 23 *BO and JRB hold a grassroots event at Triangle Park in Dayton, OH. September 12 JBR grassroots event in the Student Union at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. July 24 MO a) speaks to grassroots supporters at a campaign event at the Dayton Convention Center in Dayton, OH; b) OTR joins volunteers making calls at the Obama campaign field office at 411 E. Fifth in the historic Oregon District in Dayton, OH. |
October 30 Victory rally with John McCain and MR storm relief event with Richard Petty and Alabama lead singer Randy Owen, makes brief remarks and helps pack truck at the James S. Trent Arena at Fairmont High School in Kettering, OH. September 25 *MR and PR hold Victory rally at Wright Brothers Aviation, Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, OH. September 24 PR arrival at Wright Brothers Aviation, Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, OH. |
| Morgan |
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| Morrow |
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| Muskingum
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September 8 JRB on first day of two-day trip makes remarks at a campaign event at Zane Grey Elementary School in Zanesville, OH. |
October 27 PR on two-day, eight-stop, 400-mile "Victory in Ohio" bus tour holds Victory rally at Zanesville High School in Zanesville, OH. August 14 MR drops by Tom's Ice Cream Bowl in Zanesville, OH. |
| Noble |
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| Ottawa |
July 5 BO on two-day "Betting on America" bus tour, makes two OTR stops: talks with patrons and has a cheeseburger, fries and iced tea at Kozy Corners in Oak Harbor, OH; buys corn and fruits at Bergman Orchards Farm Market in Catawba Island Township, OH |
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| Paulding |
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| Perry |
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| Pickaway
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October 27 PR on two-day, eight-stop, 400-mile "Victory in Ohio" bus tour drops by Lindsey's Bakery in Circleville, OH. |
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| Pike |
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| Portage
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September
26 BO grassroots event at the MAC Center at Kent State University in Kent, OH. |
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| Preble |
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| Putnam
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| Richland
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August 1 BO campaign event at Mansfield Central Park in Mansfield, OH. |
November 4 PR holds Victory rally at Mansfield Lahm Airport in Mansfield, OH. September 10 MR holds Victory rally at PR Machine Works, Inc. in Mansfield, OH. |
| Ross
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September 8 JRB wrapping up first day of two-day trip, OTR stop, spends about an hour greeting volunteers and staff, at the Obama for America field office on Water Street in Chillicothe, OH. Overnight in Chillicothe, OH. |
August 14 MR Victory rally on the Ross County Courthouse steps in Chillicothe, OH. |
| Sandusky
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November 4 JRB and JB grassroots rally with songwriter Jason Mraz at Terra Community College in Fremont, OH. |
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| Scioto
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September 9 JRB, on day two of two-day trip, remarks at a campaign event at Portsmouth High School in Portsmouth, OH. |
October 13 MR holds Victory rally with country music artist Jamie O’Neal at the Alumni Green at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth, OH. |
| Seneca |
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| Shelby
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October 10 MR concludes two-day visit, holding Victory rally with Gov. Chris Christie and country singer Collin Raye at Shelby County Fairgrounds in Sidney, OH. |
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| Stark
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October 22 JRB, on day one of three-day trip, grassroots event in Deuble Auditorium at the J. Babe Stearn Community Center in Canton, OH. |
October 26 *MR and PR hold Victory rally at Hoover High School in North Canton, OH. August 16 PR morning Victory rally in the Alumni Arena at Walsh University in North Canton, OH. July 18 MR fundraiser at the Brookside Country Club in Canton, OH. ($) |
| Summit
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October
31 BO grassroots event at the James A. Rhodes Arena, "The JAR"at the University of Akron in Akron, OH.cancelation announced Oct. 30 Hurricane Sandy August 1 BO campaign event at the John S. Knight Center in Akron, OH. July 6 (overnight July 5 in Akron, OH) BO, on day two of "Betting on America" bus tour, OTR breakfast with three workers from the Goodyear tire facility, at Ann's Place diner in Akron, OH. |
October 9 MR, on first of two days in Ohio, a) OTR surprise stop at Wendy's (per CNN spicy chicken sandwich) in Cuyahoga Falls, OH; b) Victory rally with Gov. Chris Christie at Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. |
| Trumbull
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August 31 JRB a) campaign event at UAW Local 1714 in Lordstown, OH; b) OTR lunch at Mocha House in Warren, OH. |
November 5 PR holds the campaign's final Ohio Victory rally at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna, OH. August 16 PR makes OTR stop at the Original Hot Dog Shoppe in Warren, OH. |
| Tuscarawas
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October 27 PR on two-day, eight-stop, 400-mile "Victory In Ohio" bus tour holds Victory event at Gradall Industries in New Philadelphia, OH. |
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| Union |
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| Van
Wert |
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| Vinton |
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| Warren
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October 13 MR holds Victory rally at the Golden Lamb in Lebanon, OH. |
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| Washington
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November 3 PR holds Victory rally at Marrietta College in Marietta, OH. |
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| Wayne |
October 30 JRB grassroots event in Timken Gymnasium at the College of Wooster in Wooster, OH.cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. |
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| Williams |
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| Wood
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September
26 BO grassroots event at Stroh Center - Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, OH. |
July 18 MR Victory town hall meeting at the Bowling Green Community Center in Bowling Green, OH. |
| Wyandot |
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