Obama visited a Chrysler stamping plant in Sterling Heights before coming to Warren, where he commented on how the state of the economy has made the job market harder for autoworkers in Detroit.

“It’s time to recapture the spirit of innovation that has always fueled America’s economic success,” Obama said in his speech.

Susan Savich, Macomb County resident, said she supports Obama particularly because of his ideas on fixing the health care crisis.

“I see elderly people not being able to afford medication or denied medication that could save their lives,” said Savich, a registered nurse.

Obama, she said, has the potential to fix this among other problems, like the struggling auto industry.

“He offers the most hope and the freshest outlook,” Savich said. “He is well-liked and fair.”

In his speech, Obama focused on opposing Sen. John McCain’s, R-Ariz., ideas for creating new jobs. He emphasized making sure automobiles are made “right here in Michigan” instead of overseas, and that these vehicles are equipped with affordable, fuel-efficient components. Other issues discussed in a question-and-answer panel in a public forum were veteran’s benefits and goals for the educational system in the United States.

Next week, Obama will travel to Florida to continue to reach out to voters in crucial voting states.