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Mitt Romney MIA at inaugural, says ‘doubtful’ he’ll even watch it

by Peter Alexander and Matthew DeLuca, NBC News | January 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM
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Former Republican presidential candiate and Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney sits ringside fro the Patrick Hyland and Javier Fortuna WBA interim featherweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Former Republican presidential candiate and Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney sits ringside fro the Patrick Hyland and Javier Fortuna WBA interim featherweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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It’s chilly on the Capitol steps today, but that’s no problem for Mitt Romney.

The former Republican presidential contender is spending Inauguration Day at his home in La Jolla, Calif., where it’s sunny with a forecasted high of 73 degrees.

An aide told NBC News that the former Massachusetts governor and his wife have “no big plans.”

Asked if the governor was likely to watch the inaugural ceremonies today, the aide said, “Doubtful.”

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