Local Obama visits diner, speaks at Scott High Published on Sept. 3, 2012 Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print President Obama looks at a copy of the Blade while sitting in Rick's City Diner in West Toledo with Daniel Schlieman, back left, Heather Finrock, and James Fayson, right. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image President Barack Obama, left, talks with Daniel Schlieman, back left, (hidden) Heather Finrock, and James Fayson, at Rick's City Diner in Toledo, as patrons at an adjacent table take their picture. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image President Obama talks with auto workers Daniel Schlieman, back left, Heather Finrock, and James Fayson, right, at Rick's City Diner. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greet President Obama as he arrives at Scott High School. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image A crowd greets President Obama as he arrives at the Toledo high school. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image A huge line gathers outside of Scott High School. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Terrie Cook, left, from Toledo, buys "Obama America" buttons from Rose Dawson, right, before going into Scott High School. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Volunteer Delores Latson, from Toledo, walks around getting people excited for the President's visit. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image A Romney bus drives by Scott High School for the third time while people line-up outside. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image From left: Bill Turner, Travis Turner, 7, Craig Turner, center back, and Karrie Turner, wait outside of Scott High School. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image A'Nyah, 2, held by mother Jasmine Wallace, sleeps before the arrival of Mr. Obama. Alfreda Bailey is at left. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to the crowd. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Representative Marcy Kaptur (D - OH) speaks to the crowd. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image A Toledo autoworker, Kenyetta Jones, takes the stage to introduce President Barack Obama. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Toledo autoworker, Kenyetta Jones. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image President Barack Obama makes his way to the stage. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image President Obama campaigns at Scott High School. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image President Obama speaks to a crowd gathered at Scott High School. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image During a 30-minuted speech, the President said Mr. Romney’s “economic playbook” sounds like “unnecessary roughness” because it will cost the middle class more and cut taxes for the wealthiest Americans. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image The crowd reacts as President Obama jokes. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image President Obama is all smiles during his return trip to Toledo. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image President Obama speaks. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Ray Wood, President of UAW Local 14, center in hat, cheers. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image A supporter stands-up and holds a sign. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image “I have one piece of advice for the Romney-Ryan game plan for you Ohio — punt it away ... you don’t need that coach. That’s a losing season,” President Obama said. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image The President's visit to Scott High School is part of a tour leading to the Democratic National Convention . The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image Youngsters watch as President Obama campaigns at Scott High. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image Joe Curry, of Toledo, center, joins supporters cheering Mr. Obama. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image Supporters Yvonne Martin, left, and Julian Mack, right, from Toledo, cheer. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image President Obama tells supporters to make calls on his behalf as he campaigns. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image Supporters Yvonne Martin, left, Sadie Smith, center, and Julian Mack, right, from Toledo, cheer. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image President Barack Obama is cheered by local supporters after his speech. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image A supporter throws-up her arms while President Barack Obama speaks. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image President Barack Obama waves good bye. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image President Obama greets the crowd as he leaves Scott High School. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image President Obama hugs a supporter in the Toledo school gymnasium. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image Steve Hall, a Chrysler employee and a member of UAW Local 12, greets the president. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image President Obama shakes hands with supporters after his speech. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image Those not within reach to shake the President's hand try to capture a photo of him as he walks by. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image President Obama is surrounded by supporters as he leaves Scott High. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Many of the audience members for the President's speech are local union workers. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image President Obama waves good bye to the crowd after speaking. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image A supporter stands up and holds a sign. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Mr. Obama says goodbye to the public as he exits Scott High School's gymnasium. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image Grace Chojnowski-Kellogg, owner of the Toledo Hilton, poses in the hotel's lobby. President Obama and members of the traveling press spent Sunday night at the hotel. The Blade/Dave Zapotosky Buy This Image Secret Service agents await the arrival of President Obama. 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