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[Southsider2k12]

The following is an open invitation to Donald J. Trump, Ted Cruz, John Kasich, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Gary Johnson; the remaining main candidates for President for President of the United States of America.

I do not need to tell any of you that the Indiana primary election is barely 5 short weeks away, and in as tight of an election cycle as we are seeing, every single primary vote has major value towards the critical delegates for each of your respective conventions. Seeing as such, I would like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to each of you to make a visit to my home town of Michigan City Indiana along your campaign route.

You might be asking yourself, Why Michigan City? Michigan City represents a large swath of our country very well. Founded in 1836, it quickly became an industrial and manufacturing hub in the Midwest. We have made everything from bicycles, to Pullman train cars, to industrial sized air compressors within our borders, and much more. Located along a prime stretch of Lake Michigan, we also have tourism opportunities that make our neighbors jealous.

Still not convinced? Ask Former President Bill Clinton about the importance of Michigan City in campaigns, as he not only campaigned here during his run for President in 1996, but he also appeared here in 2008 on behalf of campaign for Hillary Clinton.

Senator Robert Kennedy also campaigned here in 1968 during his run for the White House.

Ask Vice President Joe Biden about Michigan City, as his son maintains a residence next door in Long Beach Indiana, and the VP visits our town quite often for pleasure.

Ask Supreme Justice John Roberts about moving to the area in the 4th grade and growing up here.

Michigan City also represents diversity beyond its generations. Not only do we a peaceful balance of many different ethnic and religious groups within our borders, but specifically we have large middle eastern and Islamic populations, such as a major Syrian population which started as people migrated here looking for work in our factories, and make amazing contributions to our City.

Being less than a hours drive from the city of Chicago, Michigan City not only represents traditional Midwestern suburbanite values, but also an understanding of 21st century urban issues, such as the need to push people out of the cycles of poverty, and into higher levels of educational achievement. We have seen many of the same Rust Belt issues that have plagued much of our region of the United States, as many of the historical jobs have left for greener pastures, never to return. We have been hampered by higher than average unemployment, and a workforce mismatched to the new modern workplace. We have seen historic local businesses replaced by the corporate chains like much the rest of this country.

On behalf of my hometown, I would love to see you visit Michigan City and tell us what your Presidency would mean to us, and why we should personally vote for you as our 45th President of the United States. While we can all follow your campaigns, nothing will tell us like having you here for a visit.