Former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney running for Senate
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney speaks to members of the media after their meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the main clubhouse at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., November 19, 2016.
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Last Updated Feb 16, 2018 8:58 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY — Republican Mitt Romney is trying for a political comeback as he launches a Senate campaign in Utah. The former presidential nominee confirmed his widely anticipated plans Friday in an online video.
The announcement features his leadership of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and says the conservative state and its residents can show Washington how to govern respectfully.
The former Massachusetts governor has been a fierce critic of President Trump. Romney doesn’t mention the administration in his campaign launch. But he does chide Washington for sending immigrants “a message of exclusion.”
Romney had delayed launching his campaign following Wednesday’s deadly Florida school shooting.
Romney is considered a heavy favorite for the Senate seat held by Orrin Hatch. The longtime senator is retiring.
Romney lost the 2012 presidential election to incumbent President Obama.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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