Michelle Obama campaigns in Queen City
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 20: U.S. First lady Michelle Obama speaks about healthy food during an event in the East Room at the White House on July 20, 2011 in Washington, DC. As part of the first lady's campaign to combat childhood obesity, …
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Posted: 02/23/2012
CINCINNATI - First Lady Michelle Obama is campaigning in Cincinnati for her husband's re-election. She arrived in downtown Cincinnati around 1 p.m. Thursday, where road closures and detours can be expected throughout the afternoon.
The visit begins with a private fundraiser at the Westin Hotel in downtown Cincinnati located at 21 E. 5th Street.
Tickets were a variety of prices starting at $250 and costing up to $10,000 for a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with the First Lady.
Just this week, democratic volunteers opened an Obama campaign office in East Walnut Hills . Volunteers tell 9 News the office will be open seven days a week until election day.
For the latest on Michelle Obama's visit to the Queen City stay with 9 News and WCPO.com.
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