Romney officially explores 2012 WH bid

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney announced today he's formed a presidential exploratory committee. Like former Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Romney used an Internet video to spread the news.

Romney's presentation is decidedly no-frills. Pawlenty's? Not so much. Remember the fast-paced, highly produced video his campaign put out on March 21?

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