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AP-APTN-0930: US Romney Thursday, 2 February 2012 STORY:US Romney- Republican Mitt Romney showered in glitter by gay activists LENGTH: 00:50 FIRST RUN: 0030 RESTRICTIONS: No Access NAmerica/Internet TYPE: Natsound SOURCE: FOX STORY NUMBER: 726014 DATELINE: Minnesota, 1 Feb 2012 LENGTH: 00:50 FOX - NO ACCESS NAMERICA/INTERNET SHOTLIST 1 Wide pan shot of Republican presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney, walking through crowd with is family and being showered in confetti/glitter and shaking hands with former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty 2 Wide of Romney on stage 3 SOUNDBITE (English) Mitt Romney, Republican Presidential hopeful: (talking to man who threw glitter) There he goes! How are ya? Hi there! How are you, good to see you! Hey listen guys, I am delighted to be here with you this is an exciting time, I'm happy for a little celebration This is confetti! We just won Florida! We just gotta win the White House next! (cheering) 4 Mid of Romney talking to crowd STORYLINE Fresh from his victory in the Florida Primary, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney continued on the campaign trail in Minnesota on Wednesday where he was showered with confetti and glitter by gay rights protesters He is the latest candidate to be glittered by activists opposed to his position on gay rights Romney, who opposes gay marriage, put a positive spin on the sparkle in his hair The glittering took place just one day before Romney is due to receive Secret Service protection Returns from 100 percent of Florida's precincts showed Romney with 46 percent of the vote to 32 percent for Newt Gingrich Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum had 13 percent, and Texas congressman Ron Paul 7 percent Next up in the Republican presidential race is Nevada on Saturday Clients are reminded: (i) to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 (0) 20 7482 7482 Email: infoaparchivecom (ii) they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service (iii) they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory APTN APEX 02-02-12 0457EST