>> in january, 2007, romney could choreographs his exit from the state house with ann by his side. >> it's a great state, great people. it's an honor i will never forgetting. >> that same year, 2011, romney embarks on his first and ultimately failed presidential primary bid. >> i am honored today to give my full support to the senator mccain's campaign for the presidency. >> but now after a second try, willard mitt romney is the soon to be republican nominee for president of the united states. >> he's a far better candidate in 2012 than he was in 2008. [ male announcer ] more power. more style. more technology. less doors. the 2012 c-coupe.