ROMNEY TAKES THE WIN IN FLORIDA
By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Photographer: George Whylie Videographer: Maxine Nolan Photos Courtesy of Getty Images/AP ImagesMitt Romney was the clear-cut winner in a definite 2 man race in Florida.
He defeated Newt Gingrich 46% to 32%. Florida is largely a Republican state and each candidate made their way through parts of the state last week. Romney had the majority of the Hispanic vote due in part to endorsement by Hispanic leaders. Since Romney has won all 50 Florida delegates, that makes him the GOP front-runner but it will be a fight to the finish line. Super Tuesday is fast approaching on March 6th when 10 states will hold their primaries.
Since Florida is such a large state, it was difficult for the candidates to campaign throughout the entire state, therefore, ads played a large part in the voters decision. There was much in the way of vicious personal attacks between Romney and Gingrich, sometimes to the point of turning voters off. Though Democrats may use this as ammunition later, Romney is quoted as saying, “A competitive primary does not divide us, it prepares us and we will win”. Gingrich did not offer any congratulations at the end of the evening but instead will continue the fight to the end.
Rick Santorum and Ron Paul still remain in the race and have been campaigning out west and in Maine in preparation for the Nevada and Maine primaries.
No candidates hold more than 10% of the 1,144 delegates which are needed to win the nomination in August.
Now Romney and Gingrich are heading out of the Sunshine State and focusing on Minnesota and Nevada who are the next states to hold their primaries. It is a tough campaign trail ahead.
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