Did he cancel or move to a smaller venue due to the weather? Nope.
Driving rain at the Romney rally in Newport News, VA. They moved the start time up because of the awful conditions. CNN live now
— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskNews) October 8, 2012
https://twitter.com/storyfulpro/status/255412058483486720
People on the scene provide photos and reports.
No umbrella or overhang for Romney as he let the rain fall on him during brief remarks in downtown Newport News today. #hrromney
— Joe Lawlor (@joelawlorph) October 8, 2012
https://twitter.com/LilMissRightie/status/255411420693417984
Hey, girl!
Romney giving his stump speech in the pouring rain — no umbrella — in Newport News, VA pic.twitter.com/dGLUhqMi
— Michael Mathes (@MichaelMathes) October 8, 2012
Out of touch?
https://twitter.com/PoliticsBlonde/status/255418933300043776
To the contrary; this is how in touch he is.
Romney NOT shying away from the rain. After 15 minute speech, he stayed out shaking hands with crowd for at least 10 more min
— Michael Mathes (@MichaelMathes) October 8, 2012
Gov shaking hands in the rain. pic.twitter.com/GaMnw5yd
— Garrett Jackson (@dgjackson) October 8, 2012
It didn’t stop his supporters, either.
Romney backers braving rain and cold in Newport News: Monday's rally at Victory Landing Park… http://t.co/KsjvCw2X #News #US #Virginia
— RegioFora_VA (@RegioFora_VA) October 8, 2012
ROMNEY IN THE RAIN, VA: MT @claypilot: People wonder why I'm confident we will win. B/c I see people like you out here on a day like this.
— Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) October 8, 2012
Indeed.