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'''Willard Mitt Romney''' (born March&nbsp;12, 1947), former [[Republican in name only]] governor of [[Massachusetts]] and wealthy U.S. businessman, is best-known for his run as a serious contender during the [[United States Presidential Election, 2008|2008 Presidential Election]]. Though he lost the nomination, had he been elected, Romney would have become the first [[Mormon]] elected as president. His father, a former govenor of Michigan&ndash;[[George Romney]]&ndash;also ran for president nearly 50&nbsp;years earlier in the 1960s. On June&nbsp;2, 2011, Romney announced that he would once again run for the Republican nomination in the 2012 U.S. Presidential election.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-announces-2012-presidential-bid/2011/06/02/AG05iJHH_story.html?hpid=z1 ''Washington Post'' article (June 6, 2011)]</ref>

'''Willard Mitt Romney''' (born March&nbsp;12, 1947), former [[Republican in name only]] governor of [[Massachusetts]] and wealthy U.S. businessman, is currently a contender in the [[Republican Primary, 2012|2012 Republican Primary]]. Though he lost the nomination 2008.  If he is elected, Romney would become the first [[Mormon]] elected as president. His father, a former govenor of Michigan&ndash;[[George Romney]]&ndash;also ran for president nearly 50&nbsp;years earlier in the 1960s. On June&nbsp;2, 2011, Romney announced that he would once again run for the Republican nomination in the 2012 U.S. Presidential election.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mitt-romney-announces-2012-presidential-bid/2011/06/02/AG05iJHH_story.html?hpid=z1 ''Washington Post'' article (June 6, 2011)]</ref>

Before entering politics Romney was an established businessman in Boston, having served as CEO of Bain & Company, a management consulting firm. 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 was elected governor in 2002. His record as governor demonstrated his financial skill, but often was at odds with the state's voters on social issues. He declined to run for reelection and announced his candidacy for President.

Before entering politics Romney was an established businessman in Boston, having served as CEO of Bain & Company, a management consulting firm. 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 was elected governor in 2002. His record as governor demonstrated his financial skill, but often was at odds with the state's voters on social issues. He declined to run for reelection and announced his candidacy for President.

During his campaign for the Republican nomination in 2008, Romney was widely supported as a staunch conservative and ran on his business experience in the private sector. 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 was circulated as a potential running mate for McCain as their relationship improved, though [[Sarah Palin]] eventually became the VP nominee.

During his campaign for the Republican nomination in 2008, Romney was widely but incorrectly supported as a staunch conservative and ran on his business experience in the private sector. 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 was circulated as a potential running mate for McCain as their relationship improved, though [[Sarah Palin]] eventually became the VP nominee.

 

Romney has supported many far left positions, such as universal healthcare (Obama modeled Obamacare on Romney's Mass. socialist healthcare system).  Romney also has supported abortion and has raised taxes many times.

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