Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Hot on Facebook
Guy Buys $123 Safe on eBay, Finds $26,000 Inside Seller tries to get half the cash back, fails »

Romney, McCain Join Forces

Mitt stumps for Mac in Utah, dodges VP query

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 28, 2008 2:45 AM CDT

(Newser) – John McCain and Mitt Romney buried the hatchet and hit the campaign trail together in Utah yesterday. Romney thumped McCain 90% to 5% in the state's Republican primary, but he's now stumping and fundraising for his former rival in a week-long trip through the West, AP reports. "We are united. Our job is to energize our party," McCain told a Salt Lake City audience with Romney at his side.

The pair didn't pull any punches when competing against each other for the GOP nomination, but the old acrimony appeared to be gone as they shared turkey sandwiches and joked together on the plane to another rally in Denver. Romney brushed aside questions about the chances of a McCain-Romney ticket in November. Mitt has suggested that he'd accept the No. 2 slot, though some observers believe he may already be looking ahead to another presidential run in 2012.

Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, arrive for a joint news conference in Denver, Thursday, March 27, 2008.
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, arrive for a joint news conference in Denver, Thursday, March 27, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a news conference with Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not in photo,  in Denver, Colo. Thursday, March 27, 2008.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speaks during a news conference with Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not in photo, in Denver, Colo. Thursday, March 27, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Former Republican presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney, listens to Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as they talk with reporters Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Salt Lake City.
Former Republican presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney, listens to Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., as they talk with reporters Thursday, March 27, 2008, in Salt Lake City.   (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speak on the airplane as they arrive in Denver, Colo.  Thursday, March 27, 2008.
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney speak on the airplane as they arrive in Denver, Colo. Thursday, March 27, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Be the first to comment on this story.

More Newser Stories

Romney Skips Trail to Grieve Mormon Leader

Party's Not Over for Romney

Romney Takes Lead in VP Derby

Romney: Ex-McCain Basher, Now Groveler-in-Chief

Romney Gears Up for Hard Fight


NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne