![NPR Topics: Story of the Day Podcast show](https://d3dthqtvwic6y7.cloudfront.net/podcast-covers/000/011/349/small/npr-story-of-the-day.jpg)
Summary: Mitt Romney spent years lining up endorsements, donors and state-by-state victory networks. His meticulous strategy paid off in a long GOP primary and has kept him competitive in the general election campaign. It also has revealed glimpses of Romney's loyalty and how he handles mistakes.