Romney promises not to ’round up’ undocumented immigrants (Video)

Mitt Romney sought to repair the damage from his “47 percent” remarks, saying here today he is concerned about the well-being of all voters at a “Meet the Candidate” event sponsored by Univision.

Romney found himself in a defensive crouch this week after a leaked video showed his making disparaging comments about voters of lesser means. He also faced the challenge of appealing to a Latino viewing audience that he has so far struggled to attract during the campaign.

“My campaign is about the 100 percent of America,” Romney said in a refrain he would repeat four times during the 45-minute event.

“I know I’m not going to get 100 percent of the vote, and my campaign will focus on those people we think we can bring in to support it,” he said. “But this campaign is about helping people who need help.”

Romney, 65, was also pressed on the hot-button issue of immigration by Univision anchors Jorge Ramos and Maria Elena Salinas at the BankUnited Center Field House on the University of Miami campus.

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