Romney's Maine Victory at Risk

Another Loss?

Updated Apr. 21, 2017 5:32PM ET / Published Feb. 17, 2012 10:29AM ET

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Maine may go back and add the results of Washington County's delayed caucuses, putting Mitt Romney's victory in the state at risk. Mitt beat Ron Paul by only 200 points last weekend, but supporters of both candidates can be expected to turn out in droves for Washington County's vote on Saturday, because it is the only one taking place. Romney's win was purely symbolic, as the contest in which Maine's delegates will be awarded won't take place until the Republican convention. Still, the "beauty contest" win gave the impression of a comeback after three simultaneous losses to Rick Santorum.

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Romney's Maine Victory at Risk

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