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Amerigo Vespucci

(30,885 posts)
Wed Jul 4, 2012, 11:33 AM Jul 2012

ABC News: Wolfeboro residents "bragging" about "marching in the same parade as Mitt Romney"

Jul 4, 2012 8:44am
Wolfeboro Abuzz Over Romney, Fourth of July Parade

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/07/wolfeboro-abuzz-over-romney-fourth-of-july-parade/

WOLFEBORO, N.H. — Mitt Romney and his family will march today in the Wolfeboro Fourth of July Parade and possible running mate Sen. Kelly Ayotte and her family are expected to join him along the route.

The parade, set to begin at 10 a.m., which will go right through Main Street of the town known as “The Oldest Summer Resort in America.” Romney is expected to give brief remarks at the end of the parade route. This is the first public campaign event for Romney since last Thursday when he gave his statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare.

The parade is the topic of conversation everywhere from the docks to the restaurants to the long line for the famous Bailey’s Bubbles ice cream stand. On Main Street Tuesday, residents were bragging to one another about their place in the parade, making sure everyone knew they’d be marching in the same parade as Mitt Romney. Hotel receptionists greeting newcomers with the anxious question: “Are you here for the Romneys?”

Romney’s vacation has so far been non-stop. A glimpse into his backyard Tuesday found grandkids bouncing on a massive netted trampoline while others ran on the beach that is spread out with lawn chairs for the adults. Romney was spotted playing volleyball with his five sons later in the afternoon, running around in a navy t-shirt and light-colored shorts. Matt Romney could be seen diving for a ball at one point, while Mitt’s serve appeared to be quite strong. Two of the Romney granddaughters took the red jet ski for a whirl on Lake Winnipesaukee as well. The family was not spotted Tuesday in downtown Wolfeboro, where many of the homes here have Romney for President placards planted in their front lawns or hung off their docks.
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