Romney returns to SC, where he bailed in 2008

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http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ROMNEY_2012?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-05-21-03-52-11


COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Mitt Romney spent a ton of money and a ton of time in this early GOP primary state during his first presidential run only to bail from it just days before the 2008 vote when it became clear he wouldn't win.

He couldn't overcome deep skepticism of his Mormon faith in this Bible Belt bastion of evangelical Christians. And his earlier policy reversals raised doubts.

Now, he's back.

The former Massachusetts governor is making his first visit to South Carolina on Saturday since taking the first formal steps toward a second bid earlier this year. At a plumbing company in nearby Irmo, Romney planned to talk about the economy and try to reintroduce himself to Republicans here with a pitch he hopes will win them over in a way he didn't four years ago.

The game plan this time? Focus on jobs.

[quinnox]

1. Jobs is a good thing to focus on

I wish our president and congress would do the same.

[rurallib]

2. he has so many game plans and personalities - makes me think of

Woody Allen's "Zelig."

[marmar]

3. ............

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4. ...

:spray:

[TheCowsCameHome]

5. The GOP's chances are going down the drain.

No wonder he's at a plumbing company. Newt will be a big clog to clear.

[Distant Observer]

6. Have to do a Sister Souljah with Mormonism to get through the primaries

[trotsky]

7. Jobs! Like...

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