Paul Ryan Rally at Walsh University Has Crowd Wowed (VIDEO)

GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's new running mate received a warm welcome at a rally on Thursday.

While many at Thursday's rally for GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said they were familiar with his political ideas, going to the event was all about seeing the the newly minted GOP vice presidential candidate in the flesh. Nearly 2,000 people turned out at Walsh University on Thursday to get a glimpse of the 42-year-old congressman and hear first-hand about his ideas and political philosophy. Ryan is on his second day of visits to small Ohio colleges. He made a campaign stop Wednesday at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in solidly Republican Butler County. Ryan graduated from Miami University in 1992, the New York Times reports. The congressman from Wisconsin is less than a week out from being tapped as GOP presidential …

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Paul Ryan to Rally at Walsh University Thursday

Ryan, the newly selected running mate for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, will speak at Walsh University in North Canton Thursday morning

Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan and his campaign team will host a rally at Walsh University Thursday morning. The event is free to the public, according to Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney's campaign website. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., and the rally begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Cecchini Center. Find a campus map here, and RSVP for the rally here. In Patch's latest Red/Blue Northeast Ohio survey, local Democrat and Republican political leaders said they think Romney's pick of Ryan will help their parties in the upcoming election. Check back with your local Ohio Patch site for more info about Ryan's visit to North Canton.

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Whiz Kid: Zack Ehrhardt

Zack is featured as a Whiz Kid for signing a letter of intent with Walsh University.

Name: Zack Ehrhardt Grade: Stow-Munroe Falls High School senior Zack Ehrhardt recently signed a national letter of intent with Walsh University. He will continue his baseball career on the mound as a Walsh Cavalier, while pursuing his degree in physical therapy.  “Zack is an excellent pitcher and comes from a great family. Zack will be successful as a Cavalier as he understands what it means to be a team player," said Athletic Director Cyle Feldman. "Zack will represent Stow-Munroe Falls High School well as he has learned respect and responsibility from his home and from participating in athletics." Know someone who should be featured as a Whiz Kid? Sure you do! So, send an email to Editor Amanda Harnocz. Please include the Whiz Kid's name…

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Whiz Kid: Klay Roach

Klay is a featured Whiz Kid because he signed a letter of intent with Walsh University.

Name: Klay Roach Grade: Stow-Munroe Falls High School senior Klay signed a national letter of intent with Walsh University recently. He will continue his baseball career in centerfield as a Walsh Cavalier.  “Klayton is an outstanding young man and an excellent baseball player. He hustles every pitch during a game and every at bat during the home side of an inning," said Atheltic Director Cyle Feldman. "He will represent Stow-Munroe Falls High School well after achieving a 4.0 GPA during the last quarter.” Know someone who should be featured as a Whiz Kid? Sure you do! So, send an email to Editor Amanda Harnocz. Please include the Whiz Kid's name, school, grade, age, a photo and why he or she should be featured. Parents, you know you want …

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