This is what I expected. Massachussets politics is a black hole of extreme pro-gay, feminist, whack-job liberalism. Its infinite dark gravity will warp any soul that wanders into it.
Swift does not plan to resign, the adviser said.
In April, Swift became Massachusetts' first female chief executive, and, at 36, the nation's youngest, succeeding Paul Cellucci when he became ambassador to Canada.
Up until recently, she had said she was undaunted by a challenge from Romney, who has never held elected office.
Romney planned to announce his decision to run later Tuesday, after a meeting with supporters, according to a friend, who spoke on condition of anonymity.