Romney Takes Early Lead in 'Bain Primary'

By Ron Fournier // January 12, 2012 | 1:45 p.m.

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney reaches out to his supporters after a campaign stop at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Next up: The Bain Primary.

After Mitt Romney's historic sweep of Iowa and New Hampshire, the GOP presidential contest now centers on this question: Will establishment Republicans and Romney backers convince his rivals to stop criticizing the former Massachusetts governor's work at Bain Capital?