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2008.02.07: February 7, 2008: Headlines: Figures: COS - Somalia: Politics: Congress: Election2008 - Romney: The Reporter: Romney's departure leaves Petri disappointed
Romney's departure leaves Petri disappointed
"I thought Romney would have made a great president, and I'm confident that had he stayed in for our state's primary, he would have received strong support from Wisconsin's Republicans, much as he did from our neighbors in Michigan and Minnesota," Petri, R-Fond du Lac, said. Congressman Tom Petri of Wisconsin served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Somalia in the 1960's.
Romney's departure leaves Petri disappointed
Romney's departure leaves Petri disappointed
By Ellyn Ferguson
Gannett News Service
WASHINGTON - Mitt Romney's decision Thursday to drop out of the Republican presidential race left congressional supporter, Rep. Tom Petri, disappointed.
"I thought Romney would have made a great president, and I'm confident that had he stayed in for our state's primary, he would have received strong support from Wisconsin's Republicans, much as he did from our neighbors in Michigan and Minnesota," Petri, R-Fond du Lac, said.
The Wisconsin primary is Feb. 19.
Petri endorsed Romney's presidential bid in August, calling Romney a conservative with a proven record of solving tough problems.
Petri did not say Thursday if he will endorse GOP front runner Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
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