` ` We will finish what we started , '' Romney tells backers at a Virginia rally . The president began the day with an event in Ohio , kicking off his re - election bid . Both Ohio and Virginia are considered crucial battleground states in the race . The speech highlighted the narrative that the Obama campaign hopes to push this year : reminding voters how many millions of jobs were lost before the president took office . Romney is heading to Ohio on Monday .
` ` We will finish what we started , '' Romney tells backers at a Virginia rally . The president began the day with an event in Ohio , kicking off his re - election bid . Both Ohio and Virginia are considered crucial battleground states in the race . Romney is heading to Ohio on Monday .