Romney Win Michigan Presidential Primary

Update 1/16/07: Native son Mitt Romney won the affection of Michigan poll-goers Tuesday, pulling out a victory against rival John McCain by appealing to the Republican base with a strong optimistic economic message. With 100% of the voting in, Romney 38.94%; McCain 29.68%; Mike Huckabee 16.10%; Ron Paul 6.27%; Fred Thompson 3.70% and Rudy Giuliani 2.85%, uncommitted 2%. [Note: Thompson & Giuliani did not campaign in Michigan]

Presently, the estimated number of Michigan GOP delegates awared is Romney 11 20 delegates, McCain 9 7 delegates, Huckabee 3 delegates and 7 unassigned. Note these are preliminary and may be revised by the Michigan Republican Party after all votes are in and certified. We will review and report any changes.

"Tonight proves you can’t tell an American there’s something they just can’t do because Americans can do whatever they set their hearts on, and tonight is a victory of optimism over Washington-style pessimism,” Romney said from Southfield, Mich. “The lobbyists and the politicians realize that America now understands that Washington is broken and we’re going to do something about it.”

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