Romney picks up key endorsement
Former governor Mitt Romney picked up one a key endorsement in the Republican presidential primary process on Tuesday.
US Senator Jim DeMint, a South Carolina Republican, reportedly has sent a letter to Republicans in his state in which he backs Romney.
In 2000, a win in the South Carolina primary helped solidify George W. Bush as the Republican nominee. The state is expected to hold a similarily important role in 2008.
In his endorsement of Romney, DeMint breaks away from his Republican colleagues in the state. South Carolina’s other US Senator, Lindsey Graham, and Governor Mark Sanford are both expected to formally endorse US Senator John McCain.
In Iowa and New Hampshire, no governor or US senator has announced their support for any candidate.
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