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Romney Supporters Gather to Cheer Candidate

Mitt Romney backers from all over the Tampa Bay area converged on the Fowler Ave. T.G.I. Friday's to watch their candidate battle with other Republican Presidential hopefuls in Monday's USF debate.

 
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Three Westchase Romney supporters joined the crowd hoping to hear more about what candidates had to say on issues rather than each other. From left to right: Virginia Price, Terry Castro and Isis Segarra.
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From left to right: Elizabeth Buchwalter of Clearwater, Matthew Brockmeier of New Tampa, Brent Narog of Pinellas Park and Eli Pioso of Palm Harbor came together around a table to watch as Romney argued his case to Floridians. Credit David Rice
East Tampa's Dywan Washington is somewhat famous among Romney supporters for telling the candidate that his house created more jobs than Barack Obama in front of a microphone. Credit David Rice
The crowd gathered for a group picture to show the Tampa Bay area's support for Romney. Credit David Rice
Thonotosassa's Doc Riley whipped up a reaction from people gathering around the University of South Florida for the debate by driving his Romney trailer display behind his pickup truck throughout the campus. Credit David Rice
Steve and Sandy Graves, co-vice presidents of the Central Pasco Republicans. "I love seeing all these people come out," Sandy Graves said. "It shows that we have a really strong contingent here in Florida." Credit David Rice
Tampa's Brian and Denise Moore: "I believe Romney is what the country needs, a manager," Brian Moore said. "I think that's what made Reagan successful, Clinton successful and I think it will make Romney successful. As president you don't have to be an expert in everything, you just need to be a good manager." Credit David Rice
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A local T.G.I. Friday's was transformed into a Mitt Romney campaign center on Monday night.

Nearly 100 supporters filled the bar room floor at the establishment on Fowler Avenue near the University of South Florida, where GOP candidates sparred in a televised debate. The mood was confident amongst the crowd, which cheered the words of the man they believe has a proven track record and the best chance to beat incumbent Barack Obama.

"I've been helping with campaigns since I was a teenager, and I think if he wins Florida it'll be like taking two steps forward," said Sandy Graves, co-vice president of the Central Pasco Republicans. "I think Mitt is the best candidate of all the Republicans because he hasn't been a politician his whole life. I supported in him last campaign, and I'm supporting him again."

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hmj

9:19 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Newt is full of hot air. Why replace one failed leader (Obama) with another failed leader (Newt)? Romney is the best all around candidate for the GOP. He does not have all the personal baggage that Newt has ---- and there are more ugly items to come out

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