2012: Path to the Presidency (150 images)

Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney greets supporters as he collects donations at a storm relief event at the James S. Trent Arena in Kettering, Ohio, October 30, 2012. UPI/Molly Riley

Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney greets supporters as he collects donations at a storm relief event at the James S. Trent Arena in Kettering, Ohio, October 30, 2012. UPI/Molly Riley

Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney speaks at a storm relief event at the James S. Trent Arena in Kettering, Ohio, October 30, 2012. UPI/Molly Riley

President Barack Obama walks across the South Lawn of the White House after returning home on October 29, 2012 in Washington DC. Obama returned early to Washington after canceling his appearance at a campaign event Orlando, Florida due to Hurricane Sandy. UPI/Joshua Roberts/Pool