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Mitt Romney Heckled During Q&A in Iowa—Video

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PELLA, IA - AUGUST 10: Former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, speaks with the press following a discussion on the economy with local business leaders during a campaign stop at the Vermeer Corporation on August 10, 2011 in Pella, Iowa. Most of the candidates hoping to receive the Republican presidential nomination are crisscrossing Iowa this week hoping to gain support in front of the Republican party debate and the Iowa Straw Poll. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Updated: August 11, 2011 | 2:38 p.m.
August 11, 2011 | 2:22 p.m.

A handful of people aggressively questioned GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney during a Q&A Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Romney handled the questioners with a smile and showed little irritation at their interruptions.

Watch the video of the interaction below.

 

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