Romney Wins Northern Marianas Caucus
Source: Boston Globe and Saipan Tribune
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's son, Matt, and wife Laurie, pose with traditional warrior dance group members at a luncheon hosted yesterday by Gov. Benigno R. Fitial at his private residence in Gualo Rai on the eve of today's Republican caucus in the CNMI. (Haidee V. Eugenio)
http://www.saipantribune.com/default.aspx
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Romney wins in Northern Marianas caucus
March 10, 2012|Associated PressAnother victory for presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. He’s won the Republican caucus in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, picking up nine delegates from the U.S. territory.
Romney won 87 percent of the 848 votes cast Saturday on the main islands of Saipan, Tinian and Rota.
Rick Santorum got 6 percent. Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich got 3 percent each on the main island of Saipan.
Romney was considered the favorite. His son Matt and wife Laurie visited Saipan, and he was endorsed by Gov. Benigno R. Fitial, chairman of the island’s Republican Party.
http://articles.boston.com/2012-03-10/news/31143480_1_mitt-romney-paul-and-newt-gingrich-caucus
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Since I live in the Marianas now - I feel obliged to highlight any news worthy events that take place here on the Islands.
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