Mitt Romney glitter bombed, calls it confetti

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An activist, not pictured, throws a cup of glitter on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney as he walks to the stage at the start of a campaign rally in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.
(Credit: AP)

February 1, 2012 3:34 PM
By Sarah B. Boxer

EAGAN, Minn. -- For the first time, Mitt Romney found himself on Wednesday on the receiving end of a shimmery welcome that's plagued some of his competitors - a glitter bomb.

Walking on stage for a rally in Eagan, a protester in the crowd tossed glitter on Romney, who was flanked by his wife Ann and son Josh. Romney smiled, told the man to raise his hand, and treated the action as if it was a result of his Tuesday victory in the Florida primary.

"Hey listen you guys, I'm delighted to be here with you, this is an exciting time, I'm happy for the celebration. This is confetti! We just won Florida!" he said.

He then said, "Oh I've got glitter in my hair. That's not all that's in my hair, I'll tell you that. I glue it on every morning, whether I need to or not."

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57369887-503544/mitt-romney-glitter-bombed-calls-it-confetti/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glitter_bombing

[Enrique]

1. i love the glitter bomb

two thumbs up to whoever invented that form of protest.

[grantcart]

3. Not for Presidential candidates it isn't

[TwilightGardener]

2. He's getting secret service protection now, so I wouldn't throw stuff at him.

[cash__whatiwant]

4. hes just SO WEIRD...