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Local Romney Supporters React to Speech at National Gypsum Company

GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney made an appearance at National Gypsum Company in Port Tampa City on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Former Massachusetts governor made an appearance at the National Gypsum Company on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Before a crowd of about 250 folks, the GOP presidential candidate attacked President Obama just few hours before his tonight.

“Tonight, the president will do what he does best," Romney said at the drywall warehouse at 6110 W. Commerce St. "He will give a nice speech with lots of memorable phrases, but he won’t give you the hard numbers.”

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