There is buzz that the former Massachusetts governor, who lost the Republican nomination to Sen. John McCain last year, may establish residency in New Hampshire, home to the lead-off presidential primary.But Romney, a Granite Stater?
"I wouldn't read anything more into it," said Tom Rath, a senior adviser to Romney. "It has nothing to do with 2012."
Jim Merrill, Romney's New Hampshire state campaign manager, said it is a little early to discuss 2012. He noted Romney has long summered in Wolfeboro. He and his wife, Ann, bought the property in 1997.
"They've a long and close affinity to New Hampshire," Merrill said. "We certainly welcome them with open arms."
Phyllis Woods, a Republican National Committeewoman from New Hampshire, said Romney's support is still widespread.
"I don't think he's going away," she said. "But who knows. I think a lot of people would think he would be the perfect person to have at the helm."
Regardless of political guessing so far ahead of 2012, Woods said the GOP will field a number of strong candidates.
Romney, 62, is one of them, said state Rep. Fran Wendelboe, R-New Hampton.
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