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Romney recounts ‘smell of war’ from 9/11 attacks
WASHINGTON — White House hopeful Mitt Romney recounted Tuesday how he drove past the smoldering Pentagon on September 11, 2001, saying he was stunned by “the smell of war” that had reached American shores. In a somber speech to the National Guard Association in Reno, Nevada, the Republican presidential nominee…
Romney passes million follower mark on Twitter
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney has passed one million Twitter followers but still lags far behind the man whose job he wants, Democratic President Barack Obama. “1 million active followers – thanks everyone for your support. Help us keep the momentum going,” tweeted the candidate,…
Romney roars into double-digit lead in Florida: polls
MIAMI — White House hopeful Mitt Romney has opened up a commanding double-digit lead in Florida against main rival Newt Gingrich in their Republican nomination battle, the latest two polls showed on Sunday. Romney, a former Massachusetts governor and millionaire venture capitalist who is considered the party establishment’s favored candidate,…
Romney rolls out former Vatican envoys’ endorsement
Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney, a Mormon facing doubts about his conservative credentials, said Saturday he had the endorsement of five former US ambassadors to the Vatican. Romney’s campaign unveiled a letter from the ex-envoys hours before a debate in which he was to face off against his rivals,…
WATCH LIVE: Sen. John McCain expected to endorse Mitt Romney
Former Republican presidential nominee John McCain is expected to endorse GOP hopeful Mitt Romney at an event in New Hampshire Wednesday. The event was scheduled to begin at 12:45 p.m. ET. Watch this live video from CNN, broadcast Jan 4, 2012. …
Huntsman accepts Romney’s $10,000 bet
Multimillionaire White House hopeful Mitt Romney owes rival Rick Perry some money, according to Jon Huntsman. Romney offered Perry a $10,000 bet during the Iowa Republican debate on Saturday over whether he said in his book that the health insurance mandate he signed into law as the governor of Massachusetts…
Obama campaign slams Romney on immigration
WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign enlisted two Hispanic lawmakers on Wednesday to blast Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney over his tough talk against undocumented immigrants. The assault underlined how the Obama camp sees Romney as its most likely opponent in the November 2012 elections and highlighted…
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