>> in january, 2007, romney 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 forget. >> that same year, 2007, romney embarks on his first and ultimately failed presidential primary bid. >> i am honored today to give my full support to senator mccain's candidacy for the presidency. >> but now after a second try, willard mitt romney is the republican nominee for president of the united states. >> he's a far better candidate in 2012 than he was in 2008.