Romney in D.C., Wife Defends ‘Etch A Sketch’ Comment
by News Editor
CNN – Mitt Romney headed to the nation’s capital Thursday to raise money for his front-running Republican presidential campaign, buoyed by recent primary wins and a key endorsement but also facing fallout from a top adviser’s gaffe.
The former Massschusetts governor met with key members of his party on Thursday on Capitol Hill, including influential South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint and Rep. Paul Ryan, chairman of the House budget committee, according to GOP aides. Romney’s meeting with Ryan was part of a larger session with members the congressional delegation from Wisconsin, which holds its primary on April 3.