Candidates visit Boise: Mitt Romney and Ron Paul

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney tours Guerdon Enterprises. Romney spoke in front of a crowd of more than 1200 on Friday, February 17, 2012 in Boise, ID.This past weekend I had my first experience covering this year’s presidential campaign. On Friday, Mitt Romney toured Guerdon Enterprises, a modular home factory on the outskirts of Boise. Later, Ron Paul made a last minute announcement that he would be speaking downtown at the Century Link Arena.

Romney supporters were in full force on Friday, many arriving hours early to get a front row spot.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is introduced at Guerdon Enterprises in Boise, ID. Romney spoke in front of a crowd of more than 1200 on Friday, February 17, 2012.

Above, Republican hopeful is introduced by Idaho Governor Butch Otter.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at Guerdon Enterprises in Boise, ID. Romney spoke in front of a crowd of more than 1200 on Friday, February 17, 2012.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at Guerdon Enterprises in Boise, ID. Romney spoke in front of a crowd of more than 1200 on Friday, February 17, 2012.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks at Guerdon Enterprises in Boise, ID. Romney spoke in front of a crowd of more than 1200 on Friday, February 17, 2012. A ladder – and approval from Secret Service – allowed for a nice overall shot encompassing a packed house of Romney’s supporters.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks with Paula Huber, a resident of Nevada. Huber was a fan of Romney's father in college, and gifted him a scrapbook of newspaper articles. Guerdon Enterprises in Boise, ID. Romney spoke in front of a crowd of more than 1200 on Friday, February 17, 2012.

Above, Paula Huber presents Romney with a scrapbook of newspaper articles from his father’s political career.

Republican presidential candidate, Dr. Ron Paul, speaks in front of a crowd of more than 2000 at The Century Link Arena in Boise, ID on Saturday, February 18, 2012.

On Saturday, Ron Paul spoke in front of a very energetic crowd of all ages in downtown Boise.

Republican presidential candidate, Dr. Ron Paul, speaks in front of a crowd of more than 2000 at The Century Link Arena in Boise, ID on Saturday, February 18, 2012.

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