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. |