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'''Willard "Mitt" Romney''' (born March 12, 1947), Republican governor of Massachusetts 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. His father [[George Romney]], a governor of Michigan, was a potential candidate in the 1960s.  

'''Willard "Mitt" Romney''' (born March 12, 1947), Republican governor of Massachusetts 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. His father [[George Romney]], a governor of Michigan, was a potential candidate in the 1960s.  

Romney served one term as governor of Massachusetts (2002-2006), with a moderate record that included fee increases (but not tax increases), a balanced budget, and the nation's first universal healthcare program. He supported abortion and gay rights. Romney was an established businessman in Boston, 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 became 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.

Romney served one term as governor of Massachusetts (2003-2007), with a moderate record that included fee increases (but not tax increases), a balanced budget, and the nation's first universal healthcare program. He supported abortion and gay rights. Romney was an established businessman in Boston, 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 became 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 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 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 circulated as a potential running mate for McCain as their relationship improved.

During his 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 circulated as a potential running mate for McCain as their relationship improved.