The Detroit Free Press on Mitt Romney's speech in Lansing, Michigan today (you can read the full text of his prepared remarks here).
Romney promised smaller government, the repeal of Obama's signature health care legislation and a new start as an alternative to what he said would be a continuation of failed policies under Obama.
"His four years have been a disappointment to all of us and a catastrophe for a lot of us," Romney said.
"Americans are tired of living on the edge," and "they're tired of being tired."
And where have those suburban Friday nights gone?
"For a lot of folks, things like vacations and movies and restaurants, these are things of the past."
Romney has indicated he'll make a play for his pseudo-home state, but Obama currently leads in the RCP average of Michigan polls, 50%-39%.
That being said, polling has been all over the map, and it's hard to get a clear read on the state.
For example, NBC News and PPP's most recent surveys show Obama up by 18% and 16%, respectively.
That's far higher than EPIC and MRG's most recent surveys showing him up only 4% and 7%, respectively. All polls were taken within a month of one another. That's some serious disagreement.
Having said that, it's still going to be a tough road for Romney to win Michigan, and his efforts will be complicated by the fact that the auto bailout is awfully popular (63%/28% splits in a February poll).
