Romney's Record as Governor Resumes Central Role in Nomination Fight
International Herald Tribune Saturday 11th February, 2012
WASHINGTON - Mitt Romney sought on Friday to expunge the lingering skepticism and unease that conservative activists have raised about his presidential candidacy, pledging in a speech that he would not betray their trust or abandon their principles if he challenged President Obama as the Republican nominee.
As the Republican presidential race intensifies, Mr Romney's record as Massachusetts governor has resumed a central role. He introduced himself at a speech here as a "severely conservative governor," but one of his leading rivals, Rick Santorum, warned voters not to settle for "a hollow victory" by nominating an impure conservative.
The nominating contest, which is growing increasingly acrimonious as candidates fight for delegates, took center stage as thousands of party activists convened for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
Comments
No comments yet for this story