Romney marches in July 4 parade in N.H.

CBS News

BORO, N.H. - Mitt Romney supporters were out in full force in this New Hampshire resort town. where presumptive nominee spent the July Fourth holiday marching in the local parade and shaking hands with the hundreds of locals who lined the streets.

His campaign's overwhelming presence in the festivities were countered by a few dozen Obama supporters from the area who marched together, chanting, "Fighting for the middle class, Barack Obama has our back."

But the celebration stayed civil, and as Romney spoke to a few hundred supporters at the end of the parade route, he complimented the decorum of his rival's supporters.

"I love the fact that as we walked in the parade today, I realized that a number of people were thinking about voting for someone else besides me. I know they were," he said. "But you know what? They were courteous -- they were courteous and respectful and said good luck to ya and happy Fourth of July."

"This is a time for us to come together as a people. We have different views on political issues, but with regards to our conviction that this nation is unique and exceptional, we must come together and show respect for what it is that makes us such a great nation," he told the crowd.

Romney was joined by New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, presumed to be a possible running mate. Asked during the parade if she was meeting with Romney during her visit to the town, she replied, "I'm with him right now!"

Even though Romney is vacationing with his wife, five sons, their wives, and eighteen grandchildren this week, his mind cannot be far from the campaign. On Tuesday, the Associated Press reported that Romney was spotted meeting at his lakefront home with campaign manager Matt Rhoades, strategist Stuart Stevens and senior advisor Beth Myers, who is leading the search for a vice president.

[danstoner]

Jeebus H Almighty, why on earth is he not in OHIO, FLORIDA, WISCONSIN, VIRGINIA, COLORADO, or IOWA today?! Is the campaign 100% incompetent or what?

[RollotheNorman]

Uh, cause he's losing in NH and is obsessed with getting at least one little NE state. Remember, Willard's not even a contender in the state he was governor of for four years, and its right next door. Admittedly Willard's use of his dwindling time doesn't show much campaign savvy.

[greenlantern1]

How patriotic was the Utah War?
Michelle Bachmann's Swiss citizenship?
JEB Bush's Confederate Flag lapel pin?
How courteous was the Mountain Meadows Massacre?
Was the Howard Hughe's loan, to Richard Nixon, good economics?

[bytebear]

Wow, so, let's see what Democrats did? Chappaquiddick. Upholding slavery. John "Heinz" Kerry. Founding the KKK. John Edwards and Jesse Jackson's love children. Barney Frank's "roommate" running a gay prostitution ring from his home. Bill Clinton's "I did not have sex with that woman..." LOL, yeah, good times.

[AOCGUY]

Both of you are twits and neither of your examples relect the values of those members of either party. Jackasses

[Nocults]

Run Kelly, Run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As a good pimp for the 1% in 2012, Kelly voted against the jobs act, against noting on food labels that the item was genetically modified, and FOR a bill PREVENTING the EPA from doing aerial surveys of polluted land.

Kelly Ayotte refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

She, and Bishop Romney, will never give an honest answer to a question between now and November.

[realist2010]

In a related story, Romney's money marched in the Cayman Islands celebrating independence from taxes.

[bytebear]

Actually, he has paid his taxes fairly, unlike Obama's Secretary of the Treasury.

[RollotheNorman]

Where's the proof bytebear?

[Nocults]

I thought Bishop Romney would be consulting with his bankers in Switzerland, and the Cayman Islands, since they don't celebrate Independence Day, or collect taxes on you stash.

[Kestrel88]

Funny, I thought he'd be in France nibbling croissants, since that's where he was during Vietnam.

[Nocults]

Since everyone in France converted to Mormonism, after his trip through the wine country, Bishop Romney has become a warrior.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!