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Mitt Romney speaks in St. Petersburg

Corey Perrine/Staff Helena Rodriguez of St. Petersburg, shows off her American spirit in sequins and buttons Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day. Originally from Cuba she proudly states, 'I'm an American with an accent,' Rodrigues said.

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Corey Perrine/Staff Helena Rodriguez of St. Petersburg, shows off her American spirit in sequins and buttons Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day. Originally from Cuba she proudly states, "I'm an American with an accent," Rodrigues said.

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  • Corey Perrine/Staff Mitt Romney shakes hands with supporters after delivering a speech Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Helena Rodriguez of St. Petersburg, shows off her American spirit in sequins and buttons Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day. Originally from Cuba she proudly states, 'I'm an American with an accent,' Rodrigues said.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Ever since the budget would be cut from Public Broad Casting Sesame Street's Big Bird rendition has been on the campaign trail, played by Kofi Hunt of St. Petersbug and over-sized Mitt Romney played by Miguel Gonzalez of Tampa Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Joan Riordon, center, of Seminole Pam Bollenbacher, right, of Safety Harbor and Elizabeth Cuevas of Sarasota, center left, yell back at Obama supporters by singing a rendition of Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Supporters cheer on Mitt Romney as he enters the park Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A baby gets a better view of Mitt Romney from his father Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff An opposing advertisement in the sky is seen over the speech Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Supporters take pictures of Mitt Romney Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A Romney supporter shows his true feelings about the president Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Supporters display their support for Mitt Romney Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Mitt and Ann Romney Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Mitt Romney delivers a speech Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Mitt and his wife Ann Romey share the stage as they are welcomed Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff A national debt ticker is seen amid the crowd at $16 billion Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Fans adore Mitt Romney as he delivers a speech Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Mitt Romney speaks from the podium Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Mitt Romney arrives in his bus along with wife, Anne, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Mitt waves to the crowd after delivering a speech Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.
  • Corey Perrine/Staff Mitt Romney points to a counter that shows our national debt Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Pier Park in St. Petersburg, Fla. Romney, Republican nominee for the U.S. presidency, continued his tour of swing states in a tight race toward Nov. 6, Election Day.

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