Stephen Harper rallied his supporters in Sarnia-Lambton Sunday night at a campaign stop at LamSar Industrial Contractors.
Party faithful gathered at the Plank Rd. plant roared with applause when Sarnia-Lambton Riding candidate Marilyn Gladu introduced the prime minister.
Incumbent candidate Bev Shipley in neighbouring Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Riding and various other well known Tories were on hand including retiring MP Pat Davidson who was recognized for her many years of public service.
Harper used the LamSar backdrop to reinforce his message that the economy can't be left in the hands of the NDP or Liberals.
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Placard-carrying demonstrators representing unions and those opposed to the loss of home mail delivery lined Plank Rd. outside LamSar but were kept well away from the carefully orchestrated, heavily secured event.
There was no opportunity for questions from media after.
It was Harper's first visit to Sarnia since 2009.
Party faithful including retired MP Pat Davidson look on at Harper rally at LamSar Sept. 20, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Dave Dentinger)
Prime Minister Stephen Harper at campaign rally at LamSar Sept. 20, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Dave Dentinger)
Protesters at Stephen Harper campaign rally at LamSar Sept. 20, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Dave Dentinger)
Protesters at Stephen Harper campaign rally at LamSar Sept. 20, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Dave Dentinger)
Protesters at Stephen Harper campaign rally at LamSar Sept. 20, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Dave Dentinger)