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[[Image:Xnmhv.jpg|right|250x250px|thumb|Mitt Romney]]

[[Image:Xnmhv.jpg|right|250x250px|thumb|Mitt Romney]]

'''Willard "Mitt" Romney''' (born March 12, 1947), served as the governor of [[Massachusetts]] from 2003 to 2007 and was a [[Republican]] candidate in the 2008 presidential election. If he had been elected, he would have become the first [[Mormon]] president. Romney first gained national recognition for his role in turning around the 2002 Winter Olympics. With the 2002 Games mired in controversy and facing a financial crisis, Romney left behind a successful career as an entrepreneur to take over as President and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee. As governor, Romney balanced the budget every year in his administration without raising taxes or increasing debt. He also created over 60,000 new jobs and brought [[conservative]] change to the [[liberal]] state of Massachusetts. Romney dropped out of the race for the [[2008 Presidential Election]] and endorsed Senator [[John McCain]] on February 14, 2008.  Romney's name has been mentioned as a running mate for McCain.

'''Willard "Mitt" Romney''' (born March 12, 1947), Republican governor and wealthy U.S. businessman, is best-known for his run as a serious contender during the 2008 Presidential election. If he had been elected, he would have become the first [[Mormon]] president. Romney was an established businessman in Massachusetts, having served as CEO of Bain & Company, a management consulting firm before entering politics. His political start began during the financially unsteady 2002 Winter Olympics. Romney left his career as an entrepreneur to take over as President and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee and quickly made the games a huge success. He gained popularity in Massachusetts, a state known for its tepid Republican support, and became governor in 2002. His record as governor (2002-2007) demonstrated his financial skill, but often was at odds with the state's voters on social issues. As governor, he balanced the budget every year without raising taxes or increasing debt. he also created over 60,000 new jobs and brought conservative change to the liberal state of Massachusetts.

 

During his blockbuster campaign for the Republican nomination in 2008, Romney was widely supported as a staunch conservative on many social issues, including abortion and gay marriage. Romney fought a rough battle against Senator John McCain in Florida, Michigan, and other key states, but large losses on the Super Tuesday primaries ended his campaign. Romney dropped out of the race and endorsed Senator [[John McCain]] on February 14, 2008.  His name continually circulated as a potential running mate for McCain as their relationship improved.

== Personal ==

== Personal ==