The Romney campaign called Monday's campaign event in Lima a Victory Town Hall. But the candidates still know they are very much in the political fight for votes.
And it's winning events like this that will secure that victory on election day.
It's a place where there are still clear signs of the struggling economy. Mitt Romney sent his running mate Paul Ryan to win over Lima, Ohio voters - and keep support from those who are already behind the ticket.
Lima business owner Karen Barrington said, "It's been a little tough - as everybody seems to know now the current administration is not very pro business and I think Mr. Romney is."
There's a reason Ryan's out on the road ahead of Romney. The best political minds say he's the better - more effective campaigner. He already has the passion that analysts think voters are looking for from the ticket's lead man - Mitt Romney. But it's not the only reason this small business owner likes him.
"Of course Paul Ryan graduated from Miami and that's where my son graduated and I was just telling someone today I can see a lot of similarities - like what they say believe in what they have to offer." Barrington said.
Protestors made sure to make some noise. And this victory town hall is just two blocks from the Obama campaign's Allen county field office.
John Curiel, a team leader for the Obama campaign said it was anything but a victory and that the Republicans need to salvage their campaign.
Republicans need Ohio to get their team into the white house. Romney needs Ryan to pave the way to his comeback in a state where every vote matters - a state where voters know their politics and their importance.
Now the Ryan us tour moves on to Cincinnati where voters there will hear why the Republican team wants that big victory.
Monday, June 17 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:10:56 GMT
Around this time every year, millions of little mayflies blanket Lake Erie communities like Port Clinton, Sandusky and parts of Toledo. Despite some water quality issues in the last few years, the mayfly
Around this time every year, millions of little mayflies blanket Lake Erie communities like Port Clinton, Sandusky and parts of Toledo.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:35:53 GMT
Day 15 ends with no sign of the missing East Toledo toddler. FBI divers spent Monday combing the Maumee River for 18-month-old Elaina Steinfurth. The search boast spent five hours on the water near the
FBI divers spent Monday combing the Maumee River for 18-month-old Elaina Steinfurth.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:25:26 GMT
Three missing Michigan brothers will be featured on national television this week. Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton went missing from their father's home more than two years ago. John Skelton is
Three missing Michigan brothers will be featured on national television this week. Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton went missing from their father's home more than two years ago. Former America's Most Wanted host John Walsh is investigating the case. He and a camera crew spent time in Morenci last December.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:18:25 GMT
It's been two weeks and counting and there are still no signs of a missing toddler from East Toledo. Elaina Steinfurth was last seen June 2. Since her disappearance, investigators and volunteers have
It's been two weeks and counting and there are still no signs of a missing toddler from East Toledo. Elaina Steinfurth was last seen June 2.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:57:59 GMT
Hail to the size of ping pong balls and golf balls, funnel clouds and uprooted, large trees have all been listed among the storm reports from central parts of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan
Hail to the size of ping pong balls and golf balls, funnel clouds and uprooted, large trees have all been listed among the storm reports from central parts of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan this Monday afternoon and evening.
Tuesday, January 8 2013 3:17 PM EST2013-01-08 20:17:40 GMT
"Today, I am announcing my decision not to seek election as Governor of Ohio in 2014," said Ted Strickland, former Governor of Ohio. "In many ways, this has been a very difficult decision. I look back
Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced Tuesday that he will not run for that office in 2014.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law that gives distressed communities the ability to choose an emergency manager or other remedies to fix their finances.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a law that gives distressed communities the ability to choose an emergency manager or other remedies to fix their finances.
Thursday, December 13 2012 6:27 PM EST2012-12-13 23:27:52 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - State senators on Thursday cast largely symbolic votes supporting a bipartisan plan to change the way Ohio draws political maps. The Senate passed the measure almost unanimously
State senators on Thursday cast largely symbolic votes supporting a bipartisan plan to change the way Ohio draws political maps.
Monday, December 10 2012 4:06 PM EST2012-12-10 21:06:28 GMT
The presidential election is over so now Toledo voters can turn their attention to the mayor's race.Mayor Mike Bell (I) has not announced whether he'll run for re-election but some challengers are close
The presidential election is over so now Toledo voters can turn their attention to the mayor's race.Mayor Mike Bell (I) has not announced whether he'll run for re-election but some challengers are close
President Barack Obama has arrived at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on a trip to visit a suburban Detroit auto plant.
President Barack Obama has arrived at a suburban Detroit auto plant for a visit geared to the economy and his administration's tax standoff with congressional Republicans.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-12 03:49:31 GMT
Little. Swann. Largent. Winslow. Four football greats gathered in our nation's capital for a common cause. The former players are seeking congressional support for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin
Little. Swann. Largent. Winslow. Four football greats gathered in our nation's capital for a common cause.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:30:45 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate is poised to pass a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill Monday that would expand government subsidies for crop insurance, rice and peanuts while making small cuts in
The Senate is poised to pass a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill Monday that would expand government subsidies for crop insurance, rice and peanuts while making small cuts in the food stamp program.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-06-04 21:34:31 GMT
If your kids are heading to college soon, listen up! The White House says Ohio students are expected to borrow more than $1.3 billion in government-subsidized Stafford loans over the next year. But the
If your kids are heading to college soon, listen up! The White House says Ohio students are expected to borrow more than $1.3 billion in government-subsidized Stafford loans over the next year.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-29 22:13:36 GMT
A local star speller made her way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the local Blade Northwest Ohio Championship Spelling Bee. She's getting the ultimate test this week in National Harbor,
A local star speller made her way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning the local Blade Northwest Ohio Championship Spelling Bee.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-29 19:15:32 GMT
It was designed to help grow the economy, but some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say some parts of the bipartisan JOBS bill aren't in place -- more than one year later. 13abc's cameras were at the White House
It was designed to help grow the economy, but some lawmakers on Capitol Hill say, more than one year later, some parts of the bipartisan JOBS bill still aren't in place.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:35 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:35:53 GMT
Day 15 ends with no sign of the missing East Toledo toddler. FBI divers spent Monday combing the Maumee River for 18-month-old Elaina Steinfurth. The search boast spent five hours on the water near the
FBI divers spent Monday combing the Maumee River for 18-month-old Elaina Steinfurth.
Monday, June 17 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:10:56 GMT
Around this time every year, millions of little mayflies blanket Lake Erie communities like Port Clinton, Sandusky and parts of Toledo. Despite some water quality issues in the last few years, the mayfly
Around this time every year, millions of little mayflies blanket Lake Erie communities like Port Clinton, Sandusky and parts of Toledo.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:25:26 GMT
Three missing Michigan brothers will be featured on national television this week. Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton went missing from their father's home more than two years ago. John Skelton is
Three missing Michigan brothers will be featured on national television this week. Andrew, Alexander and Tanner Skelton went missing from their father's home more than two years ago. Former America's Most Wanted host John Walsh is investigating the case. He and a camera crew spent time in Morenci last December.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:57:59 GMT
Hail to the size of ping pong balls and golf balls, funnel clouds and uprooted, large trees have all been listed among the storm reports from central parts of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan
Hail to the size of ping pong balls and golf balls, funnel clouds and uprooted, large trees have all been listed among the storm reports from central parts of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan this Monday afternoon and evening.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:22:02 GMT
Adam Cassidy put his blood sweat and tears into serving our country, but now he's looking for an army of his own. "I was blown up like several times. I have brain injuries and I have Post Traumatic Stress
Adam Cassidy put his blood sweat and tears into serving our country, but now he's looking for an army of his own.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:12:32 GMT
Toledo taxpayers may be on the hook for more than$100,000 to reimburse the federal government for sloppy home rehabilitation work. It stems from a program aimed at helping people make necessary repairs. Sometimes
An audit by the Department of Housing and Urban Development reveals a lack of oversight by Toledo into a federal home rehabilitation program meant sloppy, costly, unfinished work.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:06:19 GMT
Erie County police thought they were working a theft case at the Sandusky Walmart, but it turned into a drug bust. Perkins Township police say 21-year-old Esteban Ramirez and a child were running from
Erie County police thought they were working a theft case at the Sandusky Walmart, but it turned into a drug bust.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:18 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:18:25 GMT
It's been two weeks and counting and there are still no signs of a missing toddler from East Toledo. Elaina Steinfurth was last seen June 2. Since her disappearance, investigators and volunteers have
It's been two weeks and counting and there are still no signs of a missing toddler from East Toledo. Elaina Steinfurth was last seen June 2.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:03:21 GMT
Most movies are made in big cities like Los Angeles or New York. But three local filmmakers are raising money to shoot their movie right here in Toledo and you can help. They need to raise $100,000
Three local filmmakers seeking $100,000 in donations in order to shoot "Market Corrections" in Toledo using local cast and crew.
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