We studied the states and capitols in the western part and the southeastern part of the U.S. Mitt Romney- his real name is Willard Mitt Romney. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1947. Married to Anne Romney, has five sons and eighteen grandkids. Graduated from BYU and then went to Harvard. Worked for Bain & Company until 1984. He co-founded and led the spin-off company Bain Capital (1984-2002). In 1999, he was hired as head of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Governor of Massachusetts from 2003-2007. Ran for President in 2008 and 2012. He turned his state around from having a budget deficit to a budget surplus by the end of his term. Increased fees on many things such as gun and marriage licenses. Cut state spending considerably. Mandated every Massachusetts citizen to have health insurance- "RomneyCare". Has gone back on forth on gay marriage and abortion. Tomorrow we are going over Paul Ryan.
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