For the first time ever, a small town in northwest, Ohio was visited by a Presidential candidate. John McCain, who is spending these final days before November 4 heavily campaigning in the swing state, visited Defiance and addressed undecided and Republican voters on a chilly Fall day.
McCain Visits Defiance, Ohio PHOTO SLIDESHOW
It is the first time that a presidential candidate came to our little town of Defiance, in northwest Ohio. Photo by Rachel Boyd.
It is the first time that a presidential candidate came to our little town of Defiance, in northwest Ohio. Photo by Rachel Boyd.
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It was a gorgeous autumn day with that gorgeous blue sky that only comes in October with the drifting leaves littering the ground. Photo by Rachel Boyd.
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There were a ton of school-age kids from kindergarten up to high school supporting both candidates. Photo by Rachel Boyd.
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Defiance, Ohio is filled with undecided voters that represent the ordinary every day Americans who are facing some of the toughest economic times ever.
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The rally was filled with republicans and undecided voters of all ages. Photo by Rachel Boyd.
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I got the feeling that people were very excited because they felt like they were going to see someone famous speak. Photo by Rachel Boyd.
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The crowd cheered as McCain took the steps and began addressing the rally. Photo by Rachel Boyd.
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Obama supporters stood nearby the McCain rally. Photo by Rachel Boyd.
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Undecided voters watch McCain on a large screen to avoid the pushing crowds. Photo by Rachel Boyd.
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