The two had accidentally double-booked the popular restaurant at 10:45 a.m. — Gingrich had called ahead to let the restaurant know he was coming, while Romney initially had not.
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On Friday, Gingrich challenged Romney to an impromptu debate at the breakfast spot, but Romney didn’t take the bait. The former Massachusetts governor said Friday night that he would not move the time, but the campaign changed its plans Saturday.
Romney made a quick speech asking for support at 10 a.m. instead and made a fast loop around the restaurant shaking hands with supporters. After a few minutes he was back on the bus as Romney and Gingrich supporters outside tried to drown each other out with chants.
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