Local Mitt Romney supporters took their campaign to the streets of Laie this evening

"We need him. This country needs him," said Laie resident Dave Lewis.

Mitt Romney stayed behind but helping to drum up support for the republican presidential candidate was one of Romney's five sons.

"I was glad to come; I had to fight with my brothers to see who would come," said Matt Romney.

Matt Romney who graciously greeted volunteers made headlines last winter when he suggested his father would provide his tax returns only after President Barack Obama released his birth certificate.

It's a remark he attempted to smooth over, adding he does not question President Obama's citizenship.

"Yes, I am satisfied, absolutely," said Matt Romney.

Mitt Romney who is independently wealthy faced scrutiny for not paying a higher tax percentage, when asked about his father being part of the so-called 1-percent of Americans, Matt Romney said, "I think that everybody wants to be part of that one percent if you call it that everybody wants a chance to dream, to grow and prosper."

Mitt Romney, who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is expected to win over the Laie community, whose faith is pre-dominantly Mormon.

When asked if he believes President Obama is a Christian, Matt Romney said yes but did not elaborate.