Mitt Romney on the campaign trail in New Hampshire (26 images)

Mitt Romney, assumed by many to be the inevitable Republican presidential candidate, nonetheless hasn't rested on his laurels in New Hampshire, facing increased competition from the likes of Ron Paul and Rick Santorum, both of whom continue to gain strength in the polls.

An audience members question is written on a campaign flyer at a Nashua Chamber of Commerce breakfast conference with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 9, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks to the Nashua Chamber of Commerce in Nashua, New Hampshire on January 9, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at a rally at the Rochester Opera House in Rochester, New Hampshire on January 8, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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A campaign pin for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is seen at a rally at the Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire on January 7, 2012. Romney is campaigning ahead of the New Hampshire primaries which will be held on January 10. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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