republican field, not too impressed. reporter: mitt romney from neighboring massachusetts consistently maintain add 2-1 lead over his closest opponents. a clear front-runner in the granite state, but smith says it s not a warm embrace. romney, well, may not like it too much, but probably the guy with the best chance. that s the kind of idea going on as well. reporter: former senator rick santorum is getting a second look after his near victory in iowa, and newt gingrich is attacking the front-runner, who cost him his fortunes in iowa. i think it s dangerous to make predictions in new hampshire. i really do, and i think you have to wait until the last possible minute. reporter: dan lothian, cnn, manchester, new hampshire. and don t forget, cnn s live coverage of new hampshire primary begins in this very studio tuesday night, 7:00 eastern time. it s a rare look at one man s journey around the world. more than 6,000 pictures taken over 300 daysened condensed in