Michael Moore makes friends in GOP-leaning town

In this July 28, 2009 image, actor/director and Oscar-winner Michael Moore addresses open ceremonies at the Traverse City Film Festival, in Traverse City, Mich. Moore is a co-founder of the five-year-old, week-long festival in Traverse City. The posters depict images of Rich Brauer, who was awarded the Michigan Filmmaker of The Year at the event. (AP photo - John L. Russell)