Romney himself is not a candidate likely to reveal much of his inner emotions out on the trail. As a supremely successful businessman and private equity investor, he had a steely bearing during public campaign events.
In recent days, though, he has boldly told crowds that a victory in their state – Florida, Ohio, Virginia, New Hampshire – will put him over the top and make him the nation’s next president.
He has sometimes appeared exhausted in recent days, as has Obama, as the two men have criss-crossed the country in a feverish final effort to shore up support and win over undecided voters.
But while Obama grew wistful Monday night, his eyes moist at his final campaign rally, Romney was charged-up.
The crowds certainly help. They have built steadily in the final weeks of Romney’s campaign, and a night-time rally at a Pennsylvania farm on Sunday drew 25,000 people.
With the race coming to a close, senior officials in Romney’s circle, including campaign manager Matt Rhoades and senior advisors Beth Myers and Peter Flaherty, joined the final campaign ride on Monday.
At a rowdy rally in battleground Ohio, Romney’s plane rolled into a hangar as some 10,000 supporters chanted “One more day! One more day!”
With the theme of the movie “Air Force One” playing, Romney and his wife Ann stepped out of the plane’s doorway to a loud roar from the crowd, then walked down the steps and over to a stage.
Several top Romney aides were grinning broadly, sharing hugs and high-fives.
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