Campaign photo diary: Autograph hound
Mitt Romney's John Hancock — and more revealing moments on the campaign trail

Mitt Romney supporter Hortencia Wilcox dons an autographed hat while waiting in line at Romney's June 5 campaign stop in Fort Worth, Texas. That night, Romney swept primaries in Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota, and California.
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