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Mitt Romney wins Florida’s GOP primary Voters in the Sunshine State — more than in the first three states’ contests combined — cast their ballots Tuesday in the Republican presidential primary.
Jan. 31, 2012
After winning the Florida GOP primary, Mitt Romney and his family wave to the crowd gathered to hear Romney's speech in Tampa.
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