It seems there is a reason the Romney campaign used the word “suspend” today when getting out of the race for president.

Making the dramatic announcement [that he was suspending his campaign] at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference at a Washington hotel, Romney clearly hoped to preserve the goodwill of his party for another possible bid in 2012. He intends to run again in four years, according to a senior member of his inner circle.

“He should be president. 2012,” the confidant e-mailed after talking to Romney.

Asked if Romney will run again, another close adviser said, “He’ll consider it. He’s keeping his options open.”

via Politico