Campaign photo diary: Romney's better "Amercia"

A typo read round the nation — and more revealing moments on the trail

Romney's better "Amercia"
(Image credit: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)

In a typographical error that reverberated all over the internet, the Romney campaign unveiled a new iPhone app on June 6 with the all-important word "America" misspelled. The app was supposed to be "a fun, easy way to showcase support" for the Republican presidential nominee, said Romney digital director Zac Moffatt. Better luck next time.

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