Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Republican candidates, and one rock star, turned out in full force at Oakland University Monday night.
It was a message stated over and over by every politician, kid and rock star that took the stage Monday night at Paul Ryan's campaign rally at Oakland University. "This is the election of our lifetime." Read Ryan Addresses Thousands at OU Rally: 'Let's Go Out and Get This Done' A who's who of Michigan Republicans spoke for an hour before the guest of honor, Paul Ryan, came on stage. Here are the highlights: The Romney-Ryan supporter entered the Athletics Center O'rena as his "Born Free" blasted over the crowd. "You have to stand for something," the Clarkston rocker told the crowd of thousands in his speech introducing Ryan. "The No. 1 thing is for everyone to vote. So many great Americans gave the ultimate sacrifice for this right, so …
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Monday, October 8, 2012
Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan delivers midwestern-flavored message at Monday's rally on Oakland University campus.
Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan appealed to Michiganders on a very personal level Monday night on the campus of Oakland University. Speaking to an estimated crowd of 2,000 with another 1,000 in an overflow room, Ryan's 30-minute speech was peppered with the Michigan connections between the candidate and the crowd he was addressing. From references to Michigan State's "thumping" of the Wisconsin Badgers last year to the fact that "overseas means across Lake Superior to us," Ryan was clearly feeling neighborly. He even took credit for a certain Detroit Tiger: ("You got Prince Fielder from us," he said. "He's still a hero to us in Milwaukee.") "If you draw a line from Muskegon straight across the lake, that's where I'm from," Ryan said …
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Paul Ryan spoke to an energetic, overflowing crowd of supporters Monday night at the Athletics Center O'rena at Oakland University. Were you there to see the vice presidential candidate and Kid Rock, who introduced him? Share your photos with Patch readers.
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Local GOPs are getting ready for the vice-presidential candidate's visit.
Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan will appear at a Republican campaign rally at Oakland University tonight. The event is open to the public; tickets are free and can be ordered online now or picked up at area campaign offices starting this morning. The rally starts at 7 p.m. at the Athletics Center O'rena, the site of a GOP presidential debate last fall. Kid Rock is expected to introduce Ryan at the event, according to reports. The event, called a "Victory Rally," will occur four nights before the debate between Ryan and Vice President Joe Biden; that debate is planned for 8 p.m. Thursday. For Ryan, the rally at OU follows a morning rally in Swanton, Ohio. Here's what you need to know about the Monday night OU visit. Those interested …
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
When the VP hopeful speaks in Rochester on Monday night, a hometown rocker will welcome him.
Kid Rock will introduce vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan to an Oakland University crowd on Monday night. The event, billed as a Republican "Victory Rally," is open to the public; tickets are free and can be ordered online now or picked up at area campaign offices starting Monday. The rally starts at 7 p.m. at the Athletics Center O'rena, the site of a GOP presidential debate last fall. For more about the rally, read Romney, Ryan Supporters Get Ready for Rally at OU Tonight. According to a Romney/Ryan press release, "The Romney/Ryan Presidential campaign is proud to announce that award-winning, platinum-selling rocker Kid Rock will appear and introduce Congressman Ryan at an upcoming rally near Detroit, Michigan." In February, Kid …
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Saturday, October 6, 2012
The Republican vice presidential candidate will attend a rally at Oakland University on Monday night.
Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan will appear at a Republican campaign rally at Oakland University on Monday night. The event is open to the public; tickets are free and can be ordered online now or picked up at area campaign offices starting Monday. The rally starts at 7 p.m. at the Athletics Center O'rena, the site of a GOP presidential debate last fall. Kid Rock is expected to introduce Ryan at the event, according to reports. The event, called a "Victory Rally," will occur four nights before the debate between Ryan and Vice President Joe Biden; that debate is planned for 8 p.m. Thursday. For Ryan, the rally at OU follows a morning rally in Swanton, Ohio. Here's what you need to know about the Monday night OU visit. Those …
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