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Election 101: Nine facts about Mitt Romney and his White House bid

Mitt Romney has been groomed to run for president. He has the look and the political lineage. He’s been a governor, the quintessential training ground. And he’s essentially never stopped running since he conceded his first White House bid three years ago.

6. What is his political experience?

Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun/Reuters

Former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney listens to a question from a reporter after meeting with students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on May 16.

June 2, 2011

By Ari Pinkus Correspondent

Romney served one term as governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. In 1994 he ran for the US Senate in Massachusetts, but lost to incumbent Sen. Edward Kennedy

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Election 101: Nine facts about Mitt Romney and his White House bid

Mitt Romney has been groomed to run for president. He has the look and the political lineage. He’s been a governor, the quintessential training ground. And he’s essentially never stopped running since he conceded his first White House bid three years ago.

6. What is his political experience?

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