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Ohio

Today, we drove through Ohio on the bus.  For anyone who hasn’t been to Ohio in the summer, it is gorgeous and everyone should drive through it if you get the chance. We started the morning at a Bob Evans Restaurant and then headed to a very lively town hall at the Veteran’s Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima.  Tomorrow, we head to the annual Iowa State Fair in Des Moines – where we will hopefully see the largest pig in the United States, among other interesting attractions.  Then it’s back on the plane, and we’ll end our day in Las Vegas! Song of the Day: “I Will Possess Your Heart” by Death Cab For Cutie

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Iowa, Arkansas, and Vegas

On Friday, we traveled to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines and visited “Freight Train,” the largest pig at the Fair.  Freight Train weighs in at a hefty 1,523 lbs.!   After viewing some of the exhibits, Dad gave a speech and ate a pork chop on a stick.  It was so much fun to walk around and meet supporters.  I also wanted to go on some of the rides, but unfortunately we didn’t have time. From there we flew to Arkansas where Dad held a press availability and attended a finance event. After spending a few hours on the plane, we were tired from the long day but played a practical joke on a senior member of the campaign staff. Finally, we landed in Las Vegas – my favorite place to be an insomniac!  Dad addressed the 87th Annual Convention of Disabled American Veterans and attended a series of meetings.  Then he and I were able to have dinner together on Saturday night. Next up, Pennsylvania and Michigan… Song of the Day/Weekend: “That’s Not My Name” by The Ting Tings

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Iowa, Arkansas, and Vegas