Tuesday, February 12, 2008

A setback for Romney is seen as a foundation for future role in party

Analysts yesterday said that the former Massachusetts governor's success in establishing himself as a serious presidential contender has given him a foundation to build upon. Romney's impassioned speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference, where he announced he was leaving the campaign trail, left little doubt that he will stick around.

The speech contained a strong appeal to the conservative base that dominates GOP presidential primary politics. Indeed, he hit hard at the conservative themes, painting liberals as too weak to battle terrorism and as the source of the attacks on the nation's family and cultural values.

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source: Boston.com

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