Politics & Government
GOP Voters: What Do You Think About Santorum Dropping Out of the Race?
The former Senator announced Tuesday he will no longer seek the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination.
The race to be the Republican presidential nominee just got a lot simpler.
Pennsylvania Republican Rick Santorum surprised the press Tuesday by announcing he will end his campaign for president.
The conservative former Senator cited his daughter's illness as a reason for his decision, but also faced a potentially-embarrassing primary loss in his home state.
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His departure makes it all but inevitable that former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney— who has a formidable lead among delegates—will cruise to victory among Republicans, though former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Representative Ron Paul of Texas also remain in the race.
Elk Grove Republicans, what's your take on Santorum's departure? Tell us in the comments.
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