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Mitt Wins Easily in Arizona

Rick Santorum a distant second

By Newser Editors,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 28, 2012 7:41 PM CST | Updated Feb 28, 2012 9:04 PM CST

(Newser) – Mitt Romney has, as predicted, cruised to victory in Arizona's Republican primary, winning all 29 of its delegates. Romney took 47.3% % of the vote, Rick Santorum came in second with 26.6%, 16.2% chose Newt Gingrich, and Ron Paul came in last with 8.4%. Exit polls in Arizona showed that Santorum—who spent little time or money in the state—trailed Romney in most voting blocs, leading only among strong Tea Party supporters, white evangelical Christians, and late-deciding voters, notes the New York Times.

Mitt Romney looks at a historic campaign hat from his father's gubernatorial campaign.
Mitt Romney looks at a historic campaign hat from his father's gubernatorial campaign.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Rick Santorum hugs his wife, Karen, during a stop at his campaign field office in Grands Rapids, Mich.
Rick Santorum hugs his wife, Karen, during a stop at his campaign field office in Grands Rapids, Mich.   (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Rick Santorum calls a voter during a visit to his campaign office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Rick Santorum calls a voter during a visit to his campaign office in Grand Rapids, Michigan.   (Getty Images)
Mitt Romney visits a campaign call center in Livonia, Mich., Tuesday.
Mitt Romney visits a campaign call center in Livonia, Mich., Tuesday.   (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Supporters of Mitt Romney wait for the start of Romney's election night party in Novi, Mich..
Supporters of Mitt Romney wait for the start of Romney's election night party in Novi, Mich..   (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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midget_farmers
Feb 29, 2012 5:41 AM CST
I watched Obama yesterday talking about the Auto bail out.... the Republicans are toast... just sayin
Winston_Smith
Feb 28, 2012 10:54 PM CST
Boy, Romney looks like the most unexuberant winner of any political race in history here.  He obviously realizes that, even if he does ultimately get the nomination, it will be worth far less than if he had closed the deal a month ago.
cornelison
Feb 28, 2012 9:32 PM CST
You have to hand it to Mitt.  He IS running for President of the 1% and his "loyalty" will never be doubted.

 
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