What's the point of campaigning to high school students? Their worldview is guided/limited primarily by naivete and whatever MTV told them to think. Oh well...it could have been worse. He could have composed a speech riddled with adolescent colloquialisms.

yet another example of why 71 yr old Ron Paul relates to todays youth more than idiots like Romney. They are all about fake smiles and stupid stories not about the real issues and interest for our future.

When Ron Paul addresses young crowds the cheering is deafening....because Ron Paul has the right message for the right time..and the youth know that Ron Paul is there last hope.....

marriage brings " The most happiness you could ever imagine."

...Hahahah....That's a good one.

Young people love Ron Paul because they don't know enough about the Constitution to realize he has never read it.

And yet Romney suggests that high school teachers have it easy? All I can say is that someone reminded Ron Paul that high school students are the most honest Americans. They respect his honesty, even if they don't undertand the nuances of the politic game. Romney's money alone makes him suspect in the eyes of American youth.

I have to reply to what Eitan wrote. If you happen to see this I would like you to point out one thing that Ron Paul doesn't understand about the constitution. Or name one candidate who has a better understanding of our liberties and rights.

As a student that attended the speech at Grand Blanc High School and by the way I will be able to vote in the election. I feel Mitt Romney made a good impact on the students and myself. Obviously Matt Stewart is biased or was not paying attention to what was happening. I feel the student body responded appropriatly and his stories had great moral values for students my age. Go Republicans!!!

Ed,

Just a few words for you. I find it very offensive that you don't believe that high school students can find sources of information other than MTV. Obviously, you must not have spoken with any of us recently, as all of the people I spoke with about this event had a very strong opinion about Romney coming to speak and were already well-informed about his views. Also, he wasn't so much as campaigning during that speech than talking to my high school about life. Of course, he has to tie it back into his campaign and such, because it is so close to the primary, but my school invited all of the candidates (he was the only one that responded) here so that we could see what the political process is like.

Excuse me, I was a student in that 2500 students and that is not what happened. We all related to what was said by Mr. Romney. I loved having him there. There was no disrespect and I do not appreciate the comments you have made about me and my peers.

I, too, am a Grand Blanc student and enjoyed the speech. Although I do not support Mitt Romney, I thought that the assembly showed many of the students how canidates handle campaigning and what to expect. Romney was not there for votes, I don't think. He came to show his support of the state of Michigan and the youth of America. And however "fun" it would've been for Ron Paul to come (or any other canidate, for that matter)they decided against it. Romney was that accepted and for that, I tip my hat.

Wow--were we in the same gym? I thought the students were great to Mr. Romney. The student did call out, "You are," which wasn't kind, but that was the only thing example of misbehavior. A reporter for Nightline commented that this was the best high school crowd she had ever seen. I think the reason for the hesitant applause was perhaps because the students had never been in that kind of atmosphere before. They didn't realize that applause is expected at certain points, and politicians and other speech-givers have gotten into the habit of pausing to encourage applause. The students didn't know that, and they were trying very hard to be polite. Our students are always polite during assemblies, and I'm proud of them. Mr. Romney tried very hard to illustrate his points with stories, but unfortunately his stories were all about events that occurred before the students were even born for the most part. He did well under the circumstances, though. The reaction I got from students was very positive regarding the assembly, regardless of their political stance or even lack thereof. Good job GBHS students! I think you were a great audience.

I am also a Grand Blanc High School soon to be 18 year old and would like everyone to know that my opinion for the hesitation in applause was the fact that one of our peers fainted on stage.

People make assumptions and judgements on things they know nothing about. Mr. Romney did a great job, and we ALL loved being able to have such a great opportunity in hearing him speak.

Romney won't win and this is an indication of why. He is out of tune with American voters. He speaks for the wealthy and conservative ideologues, not me or the masses. America sees right through his slick, over-financed campaign of egotism.

Romney won't win and this is an indication of why. He is out of tune with American voters. He speaks for the wealthy and conservative ideologues, not me or the masses. America sees right through his slick, over-financed campaign of egotism.

I completely agree with Nikki. I also find it offensive that you think that all teenagers think about is MTV, etc. Contrary to popular belief, there is quite a large amount of teenagers that actaully care about politics and the current social events that our nation is facing. Everyone I spoke to about this event had some sort of opinion and I enjoyed having Mr. Romney at our school.

I am a student and I was one of the few sitting directly behind him while he was speaking. I loved having him here and I thought he is a great speaker. I got the honor of shaking his hand and talking to him one on one for a brief moment. I think he is a great candidate and I will definetly be voting for him tomorrow. A lot of students in our school pay attention to politics and I am for sure one of them. In fact I work with a local Political candidate myself. I was glad to see so many people piled into the gym, in my opinion this is the best thing to happen the entire time I have lived here. Vote Mitt Romney and vote Paul H. Scott!

Are high school crowds usually not as "tough" as Grand Blanc High School's was? Just because not everyone liked Mr. Romney doesn't mean we are difficult to please (although some people's expectations were set a little high) Although I do not support Mr. Romney, I still respect the speech he gave, given the circumstances and the limitations on what he could speak about.

If he can't make it in Grand Blanc, he'll not make it anywhere (in Michigan at least.... to twist a saying). The people in Grand Blanc are well informed and financially well off. If he had a hard time "selling himself" to those kids he might as well pack up his bag and head off to try and sway the next state. No chance here except with the old folks that remember his dad.

I thought it was a cool assembly. My friend was like a yard away from Mr. Romney as he was leaving- he was excited about that.
I don't remember the "Romney said that marriage brings 'The most happiness you could ever imagine.' There was silence in the large gym until someone in the back began to clap slowly." part - at least about the complete silence in the gym, though.