Obama visits diner, speaks at Scott High

President Obama campaigned in Toledo Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. Mr. Obama took in breakfast with local auto workers at Rick's City Diner in West Toledo before heading to Scott High School to speak. After the speech, President Obama departed from Toledo Express Airport en route to Louisiana. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama looks at a copy of the Blade while sitting in Rick's City Diner in West Toledo with Daniel ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Barack Obama, left, talks with Daniel Schlieman, back left, (hidden) Heather Finrock, and James Fayson, at Rick's City Diner ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama talks with auto workers Daniel Schlieman, back left, Heather Finrock, and James Fayson, right, at Rick's City Diner.... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney greet President Obama as he arrives at Scott High School. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A crowd greets President Obama as he arrives at the Toledo high school. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A huge line gathers outside of Scott High School. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Terrie Cook, left, from Toledo, buys "Obama America" buttons from Rose Dawson, right, before going into Scott High School. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Volunteer Delores Latson, from Toledo, walks around getting people excited for the President's visit. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A Romney bus drives by Scott High School for the third time while people line-up outside. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo From left: Bill Turner, Travis Turner, 7, Craig Turner, center back, and Karrie Turner, wait outside of Scott High School. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A'Nyah, 2, held by mother Jasmine Wallace, sleeps before the arrival of Mr. Obama. Alfreda Bailey is at left. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Senator Sherrod Brown speaks to the crowd. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Representative Marcy Kaptur (D - OH) speaks to the crowd. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A Toledo autoworker, Kenyetta Jones, takes the stage to introduce President Barack Obama. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo autoworker, Kenyetta Jones. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Barack Obama makes his way to the stage. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama campaigns at Scott High School. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama speaks to a crowd gathered at Scott High School. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo During a 30-minuted speech, the President said Mr. Romney’s “economic playbook” sounds like “unnecessary roughness” because it will cost ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The crowd reacts as President Obama jokes. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama is all smiles during his return trip to Toledo. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama speaks. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ray Wood, President of UAW Local 14, center in hat, cheers. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A supporter stands-up and holds a sign. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo “I have one piece of advice for the Romney-Ryan game plan for you Ohio — punt it away ... you ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The President's visit to Scott High School is part of a tour leading to the Democratic National Convention . THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Youngsters watch as President Obama campaigns at Scott High. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Joe Curry, of Toledo, center, joins supporters cheering Mr. Obama. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Supporters Yvonne Martin, left, and Julian Mack, right, from Toledo, cheer. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama tells supporters to make calls on his behalf as he campaigns. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Supporters Yvonne Martin, left, Sadie Smith, center, and Julian Mack, right, from Toledo, cheer. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Barack Obama is cheered by local supporters after his speech. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A supporter throws-up her arms while President Barack Obama speaks. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Barack Obama waves good bye. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama greets the crowd as he leaves Scott High School. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama hugs a supporter in the Toledo school gymnasium. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Steve Hall, a Chrysler employee and a member of UAW Local 12, greets the president. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama shakes hands with supporters after his speech. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Those not within reach to shake the President's hand try to capture a photo of him as he walks by. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama is surrounded by supporters as he leaves Scott High. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Many of the audience members for the President's speech are local union workers. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama waves good bye to the crowd after speaking. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A supporter stands up and holds a sign. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mr. Obama says goodbye to the public as he exits Scott High School's gymnasium. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Grace Chojnowski-Kellogg, owner of the Toledo Hilton, poses in the hotel's lobby. President Obama and members of the traveling ... THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Secret Service agents await the arrival of President Obama. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Obama waves to reporters before boarding Air Force Once Monday afternoon in Swanton. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH