Comment

Comment by TommyD on January 31, 2012 at 10:19pm

I am beginning to wish this site had a thumbs down button...because this is a story I really do not like.

Comment by guest_blog on January 31, 2012 at 9:12pm

Mitt Romney scores big Florida primary win

Mr Romney said in a victory speech in Tampa that the primaries would not leave the party weakened

Continue reading the main story

US Presidential Election 2012

• Florida primary 2012 Live
• Where do they stand?
• How to run for president?
• Who's backing whom?

US presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has won a clear victory in the Republican primary election in Florida, partial results indicate.

With 82% of votes counted after polling ended in Florida, Mr Romney has 47%, with rival Newt Gingrich on 32%.

Florida's primary is the biggest of the 2012 election season so far and saw a bitter TV ad battle from both men, as they seek to take on Barack Obama.

Exit polls indicated the economy was the key issue for a majority of voters.

Comment by guest_blog on January 31, 2012 at 7:38pm

1. Florida primary vote tally begins ‎ Boston Globe - 35 minutes ago The prize in Florida's winner-take-all primary is 50 delegates, more than any candidate has accumulated in the first three contests. Video: Fla. Exit Polls: Economy Top Concern The Associated Press In-Depth: Florida voters flock to polls in critical GOP primary‎ Detroit Free Press Blog: The Florida Primary: Live Thread‎ Slate Magazine (blog) National Post - ABS CBN News all 8451 news articles »

Comment by guest_blog on January 31, 2012 at 5:40pm

News for Florida primary

Christian Science Monitor

1. Florida primary exit polls: 2/3rds say debates mattered
   

   CBS News‎ - 9 minutes ago

   Two in three Florida primary voters say the presidential debates were an important factor in their vote, according to early CBS News exit polls.

   2 related articles
   Video: Florida primary: GOP voters go to the polls
   ABC Action News
2. Rick Santorum Florida Primary 2012 Outlook