Republican Bites: Eating Habits on the Campaign Trail
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Campaign literature and food sit on a table as former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney campaigns at the Nashua Chamber of Commerce Breakfast in Nashua, N.H. Republican presidential candidates face grueling travel schedules and often hold campaign events in restaurants. After months on the road, it's no surprise that the candidates are often eating on the go.
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Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum greets diners at New Beginnings Restaurant in Kentwood, Mich.
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Mitt Romney makes a peanut butter and honey sandwich on his campaign bus between stops in Monroe and Farmington Hills, Mich.
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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich considers his ice cream options before leaving a campaign stop on the day of the Iowa Caucus at Elly's Tea and Coffee House in Muscatine, Iowa. Gingrich reportedly has a weakness for ice cream and has been spotted purchasing it a number of times while on the campaign trail.
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Rep. Ron Paul greets government students from Franklin High School in Franklin, Mass., as he campaigns at Moe Joe's Family Restaurant in Manchester, N.H.
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Bruce Jones prepares a sandwich for Rick Santorum as he waits to pay for his lunch in Wilmington, Ohio.
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Lena Lerner sits with Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, as they eat lunch while riding on the campaign bus after leaving a stop at Harmon Tree Farm in Gilbert, S.C.
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Newt Gingrich and wife Callista serve treats to children during at campaign stop a Adams Street Espresso in Creston, Iowa.
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Mitt Romney cuts into a roast pig as he meets with voters at Casa Marin restaurant in Hialeah, Fla.
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Rick Santorum eats ribs at Dreamland Bar-B-Que during a campaign stop in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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Mitt Romney eats a pork chop on a stick while talking with voters at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.
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Newt and Callista Gingrich browse fudge samples with owner Jim Alden while visiting Chutters Candy Shop--home of the "World's Largest Candy Counter"--during a tour of Main Street in Littleton, N.H.
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Mitt Romney greets supporters after a campaign stop at Homer's Deli and Bakery in Clinton, Iowa.
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Newt Gingrich greets patrons as he stops for lunch at the Farmer's Kitchen restaurant in Atlantic, Iowa.
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A spread of homemade cookies is displayed at a Faith, Family and Freedom town hall meeting at the Lawrence Barn for Rick Santorum in Hollis, N.H.
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Rick Santorum is served breakfast as he talks to the media during a campaign stop at McElroy's in Ocean Springs, Miss.
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Mitt Romney carries a takeout order of barbecue at Hudson's Smokehouse in Lexington, S.C.
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