Next Up: New Hampshire Primary

As Election 2012 continues, the next event is the New Hampshire Primary on Tuesday, January 10th. KUNC.org will have coverage of the Primary. You can get caught up with all the stories as they relate to New Hampshire in this special section.

In N.H. Primary Victory Speech, Romney Blasts Obama, Largely Ignores GOP Rivals

By Padmananda Rama

Published January 10, 2012 at 8:08 PM MST

Mitt Romney greets supporters in Manchester, N.H., after his primary night win.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney used his New Hampshire primary victory speech to attack President Obama — with only a glancing nod to his Republican rivals.

"President Obama wants to put free enterprise on trial. And in the last few days, we have seen some desperate Republicans join forces with him. This is such a mistake for our party and for our nation," said Romney, speaking to supporters in Manchester.

Romney is facing renewed questions about Bain Capital, his former private-equity firm, and wasn't helped by his own statement while campaigning on Monday — "I like being able to fire people" — which gained so much attention.

Romney called President Obama a "failed president" who ran on "lofty promises."

"The president has run out of ideas. Now he's running out of excuses," said Romney, to applause. "Tonight we celebrate. Tomorrow, we go back to work."

On Wednesday, Romney was scheduled to campaign in South Carolina, which holds its primary Jan. 21.

PBS NewsHour was posting all of the candidates' primary night speeches.

In N.H. Primary Victory Speech, Romney Blasts Obama, Largely Ignores GOP Rivals

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