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Michigan highlights the contrast of style in GOP race

Monday, February 27, 2012, in Royal Oak, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) The marquis sign of the Royal Oak theater in Royal Oak, Michigan announces the invitation onlyrally for Mitt Romney on the eve of the Republican primary election in his home state of Michigan.
Monday, February 27, 2012, in Royal Oak, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) The marquis sign of the Royal Oak theater in Royal Oak, Michigan announces the invitation onlyrally for Mitt Romney on the eve of the Republican primary election in his home state of Michigan.John Makely / msnbc.com
By John Makely

Monday, February 27, 2012, in Livonia, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Senator Rick Santorum has a quick bite to eat before the speaking to the Livonia Chamber of Commerce in Livonia, Michigan on Monday, Feb. 27.
Monday, February 27, 2012, in Livonia, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Senator Rick Santorum has a quick bite to eat before the speaking to the Livonia Chamber of Commerce in Livonia, Michigan on Monday, Feb. 27.John Makely / msnbc.com

A few weeks ago I spent ten days in New Hampshire covering the run up to the Republican primary on Jan. 10.  This week I briefly returned to the campaign trail as Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum vie for the attention of Michigan voters before the primary there on Feb. 28.  While Romney's campaign bankroll has enabled him to spend heavily on staff, promotional material and airtime I was still struck by the stark contrasts in style as I covered both Romney and Santorum events on Monday. 

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FOR SUBSCRIBERSAbdul El-Sayed tries to woo MAHA voters as Democrats seek inroads with RFK’s supporters

FOR SUBSCRIBERSKratom-like substances are popping up in a typically benign supplement

FOR SUBSCRIBERSGOP super PAC increases its spending for Sen. Jon Husted in tough Ohio race

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FOR SUBSCRIBERSThis Paralympian has two goals: Win medals and give away $500,000 to her teammates

FOR SUBSCRIBERSCornell rape allegation spotlights stringent New York state laws that have long drawn criticism

FOR SUBSCRIBERSThe debate over AI’s future rages on both coasts

FOR SUBSCRIBERSDecades-old march dispute reignites in Northern Ireland, threatening political crisis

Monday, February 27, 2012, in Albion, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Security was tight as Mitt Romney addresses supporters gathered at the Caster Concepts company in Albion, Michigan.
Monday, February 27, 2012, in Albion, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Security was tight as Mitt Romney addresses supporters gathered at the Caster Concepts company in Albion, Michigan.John Makely / msnbc.com

Monday, February 27, 2012, in Livonia, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Senator Rick Santorum makes a point while speaking before the Livonia Chamber of Commerce in Livonia, Michigan on Monday, Feb. 27.
Monday, February 27, 2012, in Livonia, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Senator Rick Santorum makes a point while speaking before the Livonia Chamber of Commerce in Livonia, Michigan on Monday, Feb. 27.John Makely / msnbc.com

Monday, February 27, 2012, in Albion, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Mitt Romney addresses supporters gathered at the Caster Concepts company in Albion, Michigan.
Monday, February 27, 2012, in Albion, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Mitt Romney addresses supporters gathered at the Caster Concepts company in Albion, Michigan.John Makely / msnbc.com

Monday, February 27, 2012, in Livonia, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Senator Rick Santorum speaks before the Livonia Chamber of Commerce in Livonia, Michigan on Monday, Feb. 27.
Monday, February 27, 2012, in Livonia, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Senator Rick Santorum speaks before the Livonia Chamber of Commerce in Livonia, Michigan on Monday, Feb. 27.John Makely / msnbc.com

Monday, February 27, 2012, in Albion, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Bob Pohl, of Spring Arbor, Michigan holds up an old capmaign poster of George Romney, Mitt Romney's father, during a rally at the Caster Concepts company in Albion, Michigan.
Monday, February 27, 2012, in Albion, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Bob Pohl, of Spring Arbor, Michigan holds up an old capmaign poster of George Romney, Mitt Romney's father, during a rally at the Caster Concepts company in Albion, Michigan.John Makely / msnbc.com

Monday, February 27, 2012, in Livonia, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Senator Rick Santorum has a quick bite to eat before the speaking to the Livonia Chamber of Commerce in Livonia, Michigan on Monday, Feb. 27.
Monday, February 27, 2012, in Livonia, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Senator Rick Santorum has a quick bite to eat before the speaking to the Livonia Chamber of Commerce in Livonia, Michigan on Monday, Feb. 27.John Makely / msnbc.com

Monday, February 27, 2012, in Royal Oak, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Mitt Romney thanks Kid Rock he and his band performed at the rally supporting Romney's campaign for President. The marquis sign of the Royal Oak theater in Royal Oak, Michigan announces the invitation only rally for Mitt Romney on the eve of the Republican primary election in his home state of Michigan.
Monday, February 27, 2012, in Royal Oak, MI (John Makely / msnbc.com) Mitt Romney thanks Kid Rock he and his band performed at the rally supporting Romney's campaign for President. The marquis sign of the Royal Oak theater in Royal Oak, Michigan announces the invitation only rally for Mitt Romney on the eve of the Republican primary election in his home state of Michigan.John Makely / msnbc.com

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