February 7, 2008
Posted: 12:16 PM ET

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Mitt Romney is expected to suspend his campaign Thursday. (Photo Credit: AP) 

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will suspend his Republican presidential campaign after a disappointing showing in this week's "Super Tuesday" primaries and caucuses, GOP sources said Thursday.

Romney is expected to announce his decision Thursday afternoon at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, three Republican sources told CNN.

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– CNN Chief National Correspondent John King

Filed under: Mitt Romney


sara   February 7th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Mitt 's tears for Michigan have disappeared now that he's out.That'll be the last time we'll have to listen to his BS about "saving Michigan"–pfffft!

Mike   February 7th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

The Mitt has left the buliding!!

Take your baloons, banners…& buy 1 - get 1 free signs with you.

RAM   February 7th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Good post Dianne;

The Americans think they are voting for American Idol, they have no idea about issues and values, Just like sheep headed to the slaughter house one by one.

Wake Up America!
For all that did not vote for MIT Romney…the way you made your bed be prepared to sleep in it. The TAX –MAN (Obama or Clinton) is coming, open your pockets they will be pay garnishing your pay check for public worthless healthcare. Be ready for Democrats on the rise to put their hands into your pockets. I hope everyone here is low income with no ambition to ever excel in increasing your income in the future. There are plans to have your money stolen by the Democrat Liberals. I’m not even an American and I can see that!

I an to Glad to be a Canadian, but our health care system sucks, and America will be headed for the same type of government run healthcare system. I have to travel to the USA for medical treatments every 4 months otherwise I would die under present system I am forced to be under.

Dave   February 7th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

how people can act like this guy is a creep when compared to the Huckster and McCain is a joke. we deserve the crap we will get from these clowns if they get in office. much like the clown in there now.

jerrysanchez47   February 7th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

This is not the last you'll see of Mitt Romney.

Dwight   February 7th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Just take note of the GOP rules, Romney's delegates will be decided by the states. And with only Huckabee to contend against Mccain, who do you think those conserative votes are going? With Louisiana, Kansas and Virgina coming up, guess who will take those. So Super Tuesday was HUCKABOOM 2. I think HUCKABOOM 3 is right around the corner. Visit the Mike Huckabee website and join our team.
Dwight,
Iowa

Doyle   February 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Huckabee is the only clear choice! Thinking Americans will cast their vote for Huckabee!

phil texas   February 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

GO HUCKABEE
THE TRUE CONSERVATIVE

GOD BLESS AMERICA

William, Atlanta   February 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Hmmmmmm……. Interesting. Forget what he says his reasons are. He's cut a deal. I believe we are now looking at a McCain/Romney ticket. For those of you who think Mike Hucabee is anything other than toast now, you're not facing reality.

james, newport, KY   February 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Looks like Ron Paul only has two more to beat.
Huckabee should be leaving the race by early March.
That will set up a showdown between the two 70+ year olds. McCain, a warhawk, Paul, a dove.

Peace and Unity 08!!!!!

Jill Mitchell   February 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

You can bet your last dollar, Oprah Winfrey is giving money to people to donate to his campaign. She does not possess the intellect to run for office herself, so she is buying her own little puppet to do her bidding. You know, she really does want to run the world.

tomdavie   February 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

cmon folks

lets the SPINNING against Mc Cain begin !!!!!

SPIN SPIN SPIN

Mark   February 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

As a CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIAN…I will NEVER vote for McLIBERALCain…

I WILL write-in Mitt Romney though…even if it means Hillary or Barak win it….
hey, at least four years of LIBERALISM under a Democrat would be easier to swallow than 4 years of LIBERALISM under McLIBERALCain.

Mitt : ( This is a sad day…for America…God bless America…we sure need help!

BigTx   February 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

We wish you the best Mitt. I encourage ALL people to take a good honest look at Mike Huckabee verses McCain and chose who can unite and lead this country to a better tomorrow. Go Huckabee! May the constitution be honored!!!

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   February 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Katy from TX, why do you think Romney was a homophobic racist?
I didn't hear or see anything to make me think that.

Mike   February 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

That '…another wacko off the train' comment by Nicole is priceless!!! Glad to see Money Romney couldn't buy his way into the White House.

Jayson   February 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Cecimor,

By your very words you repeat the same line of BS fed to the American people by the Democratic party. The only mention of religion in the Constitution is in regards to state sponsored religion. Plus you show how clueless you are infering that somehow Romney was bringing religion into politics since he clearly kept his own faith out of his campaign and made no attempt to impose his religious views on anyone.

Why CNN allows posting by all the bigoted lunatics who hate a person without knowing what they stand for and then doesn't post comments by those who are more rationale in their political views is beyond me. I thought that CNN was about unbiased news coverage and not catering to just one side.

undecided ohioan   February 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

He is a very polarizing candidate. He scares me! As a human i wish him well.
As a politician I am glad he didn't do well on Super Tuesday.

Robert   February 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Too bad. I though he would be a good president.

trumnation.com

Todd C.   February 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

good riddance!!

Jake   February 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

To any Mitt Romney supporters( or any other disinchanted Republican voter) who still want to make your voices heard in this election year. Consider voting for a conservative who will, not only ,lift our country out of its current economic crisis but also bring back America's respectablity throughout the world, vote for Ron Paul.

Jeanna   February 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Now the real conservative can step forward and reclaim the republican party.

GO MIKE GO!!!

that one smooth stone is hard at work!!!!

Henry Miller, Cary, NC   February 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Now if all the Romney supporters would just do the sensible thing and back Ron Paul…

(Hey, I can always hope, can't I…)

Joy in SC   February 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Thank you Mitt for giving us hope! Don't worry McCain will get smashed by the Democrats! If McCain did manage to win, he'll have a stroke in the first year and his VP Huckabee will be left to change the Constitution to say "God wants us to…" Thank you again Mitt, I thought for the first time in my life I'd vote Republican. Guess not!

ED   February 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

ROMNEY is like all big buisness persons when they have to continue to use their own money VICE other donors they bail out. He has turned out to be the big loser that most americans had already come to that conclusion . Now he can devote his time to the next group of people that he can put the screws to[AS he did in the olympic scandal]. hang on to your wallets america , he will do anything to get more money even if he throws in with a foreign competitor.

TrueIndependent   February 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

What took him so long!!!

Huckbee 4 PreZ!!   February 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

So the "MITT" finally hit the fan!!! Huckabee for PRESIDENT!!!

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   February 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Seems like McCain has caught all the breaks.

[1] bad Rudy strategy in early states
[2] Huckabee takes away votes from Romney, wins Iowa
[3] Avoiding Romney-IA win & independent voters helps McCain take NH.
[4] Fred Thompson stays in just long enough to keep Huckabee from gathering momentum by winning SC. Then, Fred drops out.
[5] Huckabee splits votes w/ Romney, and McCain picks up FL, Super Tues. states.
[6] Just about the time McCain is wrapping up nomination, Nader making noises about running!

I wonder if this guy has Divine Intervention on his side….

Patty Atlanta GA   February 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Thank you Jesus!

Robert   February 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Im very sad Mitt is suspending his race. He definitely is the most qualified, and is correct on illegal immigration, the economy, and many other issues. Regardless, when the primaries roll around to my state I will still vote for him!

Please Mitt stay involved in national politics! You are the greatest!

Janel, St. Paul, MN   February 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I'm disappointed for Mitt Romney and his family. They ran a strong campaign, but unfortunately Republicans just didn't come out for him. Now they are stuck with McCain or Huckabee. This is sad!

David   February 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

This will help Obama. Repubs hate McCain, but not as much as they hate Hillary.
\
OBAMA 08!!!

Ben   February 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Go Huck!

ed   February 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I wonder how different this presidential election would be if Romney was a christian and not a mormon?

Bobby S   February 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

You know, I didn't like Romney at all throughout this campaign; however, I have to admit that I give him a lot of credit for dropping out. I expected him to be stubborn and stay in it longer, but I think he made the right decision.

whatsitToyou   February 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Well I was supporting Romney all the way, and I hope he trys in 2012, once the democrats mess things up more! and as sad at this is I am rooting for Obama! Romney was the only hope for the GOP!

Cisco   February 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Thought he was never going to see the writing on the wall. Romney, your party is much too bigoted to give somebody like you or any other minority a chance. You also did not help matters by constantly redifining yourself on every issue. Go home old boy and enjoy the rest of your money. You may consider going democratic, at least the democratics don't care what shade of christianity you are.

Butch   February 7th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

For those who say they will now have to vote democrat instead of vote for McCain…..balderdash. You were never a republican to begin with, just wanted to see yourself in print. You can either vote democratic and let the democratic congress tax you to death for the next 4 years with no objection from the White House, or vote republican and hope to have a little balance. Not too much good comes from having the Administration and the Congress from the same party.

Jon B   February 7th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Well that leaves:

Paul: Economic & social Conservative
Huckabee: Economic Liberal & Social Conservative
McCain: Economically Clueless liberal & Social conservative wanna be panderer….

Off to the BROKERED convention we go…

Time to see who gets the last laugh…

Kim   February 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I dont agree with everythink he has to say, but I think he's the best by far!

Surrealist, Fort Myers, FL   February 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I guess he found he couldn't even buy the Presidency…or it would take more than the $35 Million he invested.

Looks like Republican's have sent a message–re-tool the message for the 21 st Century!!!

California Indy   February 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Obama = TRUE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM.

Let's keep giving!!!!

TammyNH   February 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

This is disappointing to hear!!! I thought he was going to stay in? GOP reap what you sow… I'll never vote McCain or Huckleberry!!

Go Obama!!!

Michael   February 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

The voters, thanks to Mike Huckabee, just ensured a Democrat will sit in the oval office. With Romney out, McBush doesn't stand a chance.

Jay   February 7th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I have trust candidates who use their own money in campaigns, that means they will find a way to make that money back when they get to the white house, there comes the lobbist. That is why I have a problem with Hillary give out $5 million of her own money and McCain take a loan from his some kind of insurance.
WOW!!!! Hillary and McCain both take money from lobbist to. Hmmmmmmm!!!!

Chewbacca   February 7th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Only one conservative politician left in the race.

Go Ron Paul!!!!!

If Paul doesn't get the GOP nomination I hope he runs as an Independent and either wins or takes votes away from the rest of the politicians.

I don't want any presidencial candidate to claim they had a mandate of the people to run this country.

AC   February 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

McCain may live to regret handing over W. Virginia to Huckabee.

Dave   February 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Maybe he'll come back in 4 years seeking the Democratic nomination….

Marta K   February 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Imagine when the shizzle hits the fizzle with the wife over the amount of personal fortune spent for nothing!

Eric-Houston, TX   February 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Is this a legitimate forum? CNN should be weeding out the fakes who claim they're Republicans but are in reality Obama operatives. Ron Paul's people tried the same fakery. Hey guys, you're not fooling anyone, ok?

Utah for Obama   February 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Interesting question on what Utah does now. The reddest state in the nation but only 6% voted for McCain in the primary. I guess it means Democrats carry Utah in '08.

JIM DAYTON,OHIO   February 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Another one bites the dust!!! Hillary@Obama 08!!!!!!!!

Jay   February 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

This is really sad. This is the one man who had the ability to right the economic ship of America, and he was turned away mainly because of his faith. So much for American 'tolerance' and 'progressiveness'.

McCain/Huckabee is a nightmare of a ticket, and its already being rumored. A soldier AND a preacher running hand-in-hand, just what America needs to fight the economic mess they are in right now. Faith-based war politics got America into this mess in the first place, you think these guys are qualified to bring America out? Think again. The dollar will continue to plummet as the government bankrupts itself on frivolous foreign policy and faith-based initiatives.

Might as well just hand the White House over to the Democrats now, regardless of whether it is Hilary or Obama, because Romney's support is likely to not go to the Republicans, but rather the Democrats. You cannot tell me that many Americans, after 8 years of Bush, will run into the arms of these nominees.

Marta K   February 7th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

From Romney's Dropping Out Speech:
Father in the home BS! Maybe in the "Father Knows Best" family, yeh! Ask someone from a family with a BAD father what they think of his statement about the health and welfare of kids depending upon having a "father" in the home. Worst thing I ever did was stay married to my son's father just for my son. It so screwed him up it's not even funny and he told his psychologist that he wished I had LEFT his father….said he may have had a normal childhood if I had! And no amount of family counseling made any difference other than taking our money for nothing! ROMNEY IS OUT OF TOUCH and the legislature has no business poking around in families or peoples' private business! This is why his campaign went nowhere. he doesn't know what he's talking about and doesn't live in the same world as the rest of us.

liv2   February 7th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Aaron from Riverside, CA
I pretty sure he'll be alright. As for you, back to flippin' burgers.

cecimor   February 7th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

What is wrong with this man Romney, didn't the constitution say keep the religion and politics seperate. It doesn't seem like he is making a statement, but now he is on a radical stance regarding culture, and down grading his conservative listeners. He wants his way, either his way or no way. Good luck and Good Bye.
He doesn't know when to give up. He is starting to sound like Nationalists, I wonder if Hitler said these same things.

Ted   February 7th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Mitt pulling out of the race - - probably makes sense since the word on the street was that he was having to self-fund the campaign to some extent already. With McCain so far ahead, the prospects of greater fund raising look bleak. He has enough delegates to be a player at the convention, but this opens things up for Huckabee, so long as he still has some money.

Based on the headlines, it looks like Obama is the only one rolling in dough.

Tim   February 7th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Republicans….please take a serious look at who you are placing your vote with! If you want to spend the next 100 years in Iraq, vote for McCain. If you want a president that doesn't know a thing about the economy, vote for McCain. If you want a Washington insider, vote for McCain. He is a prime example of the old Washington that needs to leave! Plus, I hear he has a terrible temper, which doesn't help when we are friendless in the world!

I have thrown my support with Obama, just because I don't trust McCain and if you want another Clinton in office, by all means. Clinton has a ton of dirt that Obama won't mess with yet, but you bet the republicans will if she is the nominee.

Patrick   February 7th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Bye bye Romney… most people can see through mormon fakery…

Nothing but love for ya… nothing but love.

Scott   February 7th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Bummer. Get ready to bend over with McCain. The Republican Party is beginning to look no different than the Democratic Party. McCain is no conservative.

krk, MN   February 7th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Today he is giving a good speech. Looks like he able to connect with people finally. If he spoke the same way during the campaign he would have got some votes insted of resorting to attach ads

SB   February 7th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Goodbye to the millionaire's millionaire.

Jan W., Forest Grove, OR   February 7th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Romney had the intelligence to do now what Huckabee should have done before super Tuesday. What is going to happen now that McCain and Huckabee have to become adversaries instead of working together to put Romney down?

Romney was this country's best hope for a great future and now we will have to wait until 2012. I have no one to vote for this year. It is sad.

Katy, TX   February 7th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Good riddance - he was a homophobic racist that had no business stepping anywhere near the White House.

Hillary '08!!!!!!!!

Al in Texas   February 7th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Mike, don't worry about it, the Republicans won't win. Interesting to see one of the above Romney voters switching to Obama … indicates how irrational the public can be in effectively ignoring the liberal-conservative continuum. Even though that might be what drives my thinking, and maybe yours, too, it doesan't float everybody's boat.

I'm liberal and have been weighing my options between Hillary (better positions) and Obama (probably more electable). But I had been contemplating that race against John McCain. If every Romney voter were a rational conservative I could envision a stampede toward Huckabee. However, insofar as I consider the term "rational conservative" a bit of an oxymoron, I'll leave it to you Republicans to pick your sacrificial lamb for November.

Or you can just back Obama beginning today.

Justin   February 7th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

You idiots…nobody knew who he was before he ran…everybody knew who McCain was…knew that he was a mess…this was a good investment.

Texas   February 7th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Best Wishes to Mr Romney.

Now, there is McCain, and it is quite difficult to find any positive qualities about him. He does not appear vested in the best interests of the American people. It is all about him and political gain.

We are going to be stuck with Republican rule for another 8 years, unless a Democrat wins.

Somebody pray for a miracle

Jim Wade, IA   February 7th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Romney failing has nothing to do with dirty or old politics. He losts for one reason, Huckabee. Huckabee is splitting the conservative votes and evangelical votes.

Jose Card - Independent   February 7th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

How about a McCain/Romney ticket?

manubi   February 7th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Thank you, Mitt. This is the best decision You've made by far since you entered the political arena!

Independent for Obama 08!

Andrew   February 7th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I love Time's "10 Things Romney Did Wrong." I only have one:

1. He ran for president. Period.

John   February 7th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Wow, the partisanship in this speech is appalling.

This is not the kind of talk that will heal this nation.

We are not as divided as our politics suggest.

Jenn   February 7th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I will not be voting this fall. I had some hope things would change. Instead we will have more of the same.

John   February 7th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Mitt Romney just blamed the failing school system on single Moms.

Wow. Glad he's done.

David, Gilbert   February 7th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

What we are faced with people, is a situation where we get to vote for "business as usual" or "get out your wallets" in this next election.

100 years of war John or Mandated payroll deduction for universal healthcare Hillary. I'm not at all an Obama fan but at least he will cost us less than Hillary in the long run.

Mike S., Nawlins   February 7th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Is this the first new lesson of 2008?

You cannot purchase the presidency.

Jo R, Buena Park, CA   February 7th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

One less Republican!!!! EXCELLENT!!!

Alohilani   February 7th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Don't fool yourself Mr. Romney:
You were never, ever a serious contender.

Allen   February 7th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

It sounds like another opportunity to look in to Ron Paul or Huckabee.

Ed   February 7th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

BEST NEWS I could receive today lol.
Money can NOT buy everything.

Thank God Romney is out…..loser!

Now all of you who voted 4 Romney

GO AND VOTE FOR MCCAIN…..

and hold you nose!

Go McCain…

wes   February 7th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

The only one that now understands economics and will limit spending is…Ron Paul! Go RP!

back again in awaiting moderation hell....   February 7th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

He sure would have been a good looking President…oh well…..The Repubs don't have a chance to win with McCain and that awful fake smile…and the lump on his face that is getting bigger and no reporter even asks if he has had any cancer tests lately!!! He wouldn't answer anyways……Too old….cancer….can't really give a coherent speech…rambles on too long about how he is such a great leader…duh…yeah right……

Marie   February 7th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

@Mike:

Don't give up — now is the time to rally behind the Dems — pick a Dem, any Dem. It's important to participate now, but even MORE important to participate after the nominees are locked in.

Ca Native   February 7th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Valient Effort Mitt. You provided some of the best reasons why Hillary is wrong for the office. Lastly… Mitt didn't "loan" his campaign like Hildabeast… he GAVE his money.

Jim, Burlington   February 7th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

It's about time he had a clue.

C Bryant   February 7th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Voters were not sure which Romney they would be voting for- the one right now, or the one who has a record.
In Florida we've had months of his advertisements, yet learned nothing about him- only that he either had "run things", or that he could "change things"- he spent all of his time running against Clinton, none of it running for President.

WIl   February 7th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Have to agree with William when he says … Enjoy! Now if we can just get Hillary to sit down somewhere, we can get this show onthe road! Hopefully she won't continue to "loan" herself campaign funds or request her staff to continue to work without pay.

Steph   February 7th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Hucka-BEE, Hucka-BEE, Hucka-BEE, :) :)

instink4u   February 7th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

For Mitt to give up like this; it tells me that he is trying to avoid another scandal. I do agree with William; the Republican Party deserves this!

True Pac

HENRY CA   February 7th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

DEAR JOHN:
ONLY YOU. YOU ARE THE ONLY RETARDATION LIVING IN YOUR OWN NIGHTMARE.

Keith, GA   February 7th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

It sounds like a liberal will win in November. Will it be a democrat or a RINO (republican in name only)?

Kevin   February 7th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Gosh darnit this makes me mad. Mitt was the one chance we had to elect a Republican that could do something good for this country. Now the old geezer is going to win the nomination, and trying to decide between him and Clinton is like… well it's just like trying to decide between Dole and Clinton in '96 - no matter who wins we all lose.

I had such high hopes for this election.. now it's back to the same old apathy.

CanNotVoteButCanThink   February 7th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Who thinks Huckabee can make a comeback?

Dennis   February 7th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I have to admit, I was surprised that Huckabee won as many states as he did on Tuesday. Now that it is a two candidate race for the Republican nomination, it'll be interesting to see how much the conservatives get behind Huckabee.

Spencer   February 7th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Does suspend mean he is officially ending his campaign for 2008, or does it have a different meaning?

David   February 7th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

YES!

Go Ron Go!!!!

Shannon Shiflett   February 7th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

another anti-gay politician gone — good riddance.

vivian todd   February 7th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Should be equal time for all canditatesl Right now it's all one canditate who doesn't know what he's talking about anyway. I ust turn him off.

Gringo in Peru   February 7th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

all politicians baffle me they lie about everything

CHERYL   February 7th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY!

Tom   February 7th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Good riddance to anti-American trash. I hope lying traitor John McCain is next.

Anonymous   February 7th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

vice?

Mike   February 7th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Ugh. So potentially 4 more years of Bush (i.e. McCain) if the Repubs win. What a nightmare.

Dowell   February 7th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

He was a handsome face to look at though…

Ed   February 7th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Ohh just great ..so the party decides who I vote for now..my primary is has not been held yet and my choices are the 2 yahoos that will be running one of which will probably lose drastically and therefore give me no choice..Just exciting I say

W B in Las Vegas   February 7th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

well I guess Romney stock has been delisted.

Tom (TN)   February 7th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

John McCain wins, and the GOP loses.

GOBAMA!

Brian   February 7th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

What a shame. I calculate he spent about $200,000 of his own cash per delegate, with no return! This is a savvy businessman?? Oh, well, we should all worry about Mitt's finances.

Stace Sirmans   February 7th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

This is sad… He was the best candidate. I can't believe McCain will be the republican front runner. I blame it on the media.

He had the best experience, vision, and values. The republican party has really changed.

Damian   February 7th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

One more down… three more to go!
Dems 08

John   February 7th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

The morale of the story is that, in the end, insincerity and immigrant bashing don't pay. Incidentally, since Romney claimed he was Reagan, why did he never cite Reagan's record on immigration. Because Reagan's record has far more in common with McCain's.

sd   February 7th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Hooray! No more crazy!

Veronica from Orem   February 7th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Mitt quit??? Can't be! Mitt quit??? The only state that really appreciates Mitt is Utah. We know how wise he is and just how important his business acumen would be for the entire US. We're in trouble and need a leader and Mitt has the qualities of a leader. He was a stake president, a Bain wizard and governor of a state back east. You'll all be sorry you didn't support Mitt.

Kayne   February 7th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Take it easy Mitt!

Dave   February 7th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

It's about time……This joker is all money, flash, and no substance. Bye, Mitt!

John   February 7th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Ding, dong the witch is dead! Which old witch? The wicked witch!

How anyone doesn't see how fake and opportunistic this guy is baffles me.

MrR0ng   February 7th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Well, bigotry and back door deals have taken down the most capable of all the candidates. This country does not deserve a leader like Mitt Romney.

William   February 7th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Republican voters got what they desrve - 72 years old Washington insider with little understanding of economy, and with the pledge to continue Iraq war for 100 years. Enjoy!

madre   February 7th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I have sick to find this out. I will in no way support Jon McCain! nor will I vote for Huckabee. This was dirty polotics at best. i also feel it is very discouraging to not have a equal voice through out america, that the likes of a few states or early voters (who voted before truly knowing canidates ) have made such a huge discision for us all,

Old Politics you got it..new economy forget it. The only man who could have turned us around is someone in touch with how business works and guess what economy is business.

So regretably i now will ride the obama wave..because there is also NO WAY I want Clinton power back in the white House..think they really care about America Dream on…. They want power plan and simple it's double team….. So get ready for Bush..Clinton..Bush… Clinton and have tissue ready cause there will be a ton of tears!

Aaron from Riverside, CA   February 7th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Haha, good riddance, that guy's positions changed with the wind. Not to mention that his whole campaign was based on "Use my fortune to buy attack ads". Hope you had fun Romney, there's 50 million you'll never get back.

Tom, Iowa   February 7th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

That's not what he said Tuesday night.

Well, I guess it wouldn't Mitt without one more flip-flop to go out on.

Jerry   February 7th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

One religious freak down! Yeehaw!

Chris - Orlando, Florida   February 7th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

What a loser! Spent $35 million of your own money, spent all that time in early voting states and you've got nothing to show for it.

Alex H   February 7th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Wow… I did not see that coming at all. I expected that to happen much later on…

A2MANI   February 7th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

What-a-Waste..

Bye Romney!

therealist   February 7th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Unlike Hillary, Romney doesn't have the endless supply of foriegn loans to keep him a float..

Mike W   February 7th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

It's sad….he was a good candidate….and would have given McCain a close fight…had it not been for the super tuesday debacle….also, he would have made a good president, if elected….that now leaves McCain and Huckabee to shake hands and announce the McCain-Huckabee ticket…

Hope Mitt continues to be active in MA politics and who knows..we will see him again after 4 years…

sc   February 7th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

I was hoping it would be Huckabee to go next.

krk, MN   February 7th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

All bad things come to an end!!

spirit of america   February 7th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

That gives America the paltry choice of McCain vs. Obama and/or Clinton for President. Since neither Obama or Clinton are electable (or do you really believe that racism and sexism have disappeared?) and America will not elect a Republican after the disaster of the last 8 years, it looks like a NYC mayor will soon jump into this race as an Independent and try to buy the White House with a billion or so of his money. Where's the light at the end of this tunnel?

Frank Mayans   February 7th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

I'm a democrat that supports Hillary.

If Hillary would loose the general election - I would rather have her loose it to Mitt Romney then McCain.

McCain wants to continue the war and drive out nation debt into more trillions. Romney has much better economic agenda. I feel that he would be able to begin to lift our nation debt in his presidency, and would probably end the war, due to the trillions being spent.

IDK….McCain is a freud and NOT a true conservative. He will loose in the General Election to either Sen Clinton or Obama.

Jean, Indiana   February 7th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

What happens to the delegates pledged to a "suspended" candidate?

Specifically, Edwards's. How many votes and pledged delegates did he receive on Super Tuesday AFTER he'd already suspended? And where will these pledged delegates go? Are they just up for grabs?

Robert   February 7th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Really sad. I think we may just lost the GOP's best candidate to go to the White House. I think if it ends up being McCain as the nominee, I may have to vote Democrat. It is depressing to see him run such a great campaign and then eventually have to suspend it.

isaiah   February 7th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

it had been apparent from the beginning that mccain ia a favourite-he is a maverick let all those who support less govement and low taxes rally behind him not in the least romney now that he has fallen out of the race.I admire his straightfowardness.

Jon, West Chester PA   February 7th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

If true, a dark day of socialist reign begins!

Darth Vadik, CA   February 7th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Good ridance Mitt, don't ever want to hear about your face again.
This guy was one of the creepiest candidates for the US presidency ever, he was even more creepier than Rick Santorum.
Did Rush Limbaugh have a stroke yet?

Dianne   February 7th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

If Mitt Romney drops his presidential bid then I think all you americans who voted for John McCain and not for Romney because he is a Mormon deserve everything that you get in the next years. McCain is so obviously a big phony, liar and a war monger. I can't believe that intelligent people don't see this. Romney is the only candidate who stands a chance against Obama or Clinton. Get ready for a Democratic government and more of the nothing that they have done since they became the majority government. I would predict that alot of Republican's will vote democrat rather than for McCain. It will even look better on you all when you get the UN-CHRISTIAN Huckabee as your vice president on the republican ticket. What happened in West Virginia during super Tuesday was a big disgrace. Please Americans quit whinning about your government- you elect them. Glad to be a Canadian!!

William   February 7th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Republican voters got what they desrve - 72 years old Washington insider with little understanding of economy, and with the pledge to continue Iraq war for 100 years. Enjoy!

Richard, Ewing, NJ   February 7th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

No. Mitt Romney. Please continue your campaign. We need your money to boost the economy. Please infuse more money.

Ivelisse   February 7th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

great! now the 'ultra-conservatives" can go with Huckabee and he can negotiate the VP position to McCain…. :-)

Ehh   February 7th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

I think he's being too hasty. He could have waited a LITTLE while more…

Varney   February 7th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Good for him. He spent too much from his own money and yet no progress. It is time to be wise. You can try another time Romney.

Elo   February 7th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Makes sense to me…he is way much behind…

Anonymous   February 7th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Puzzled why reporters for CNN are surprised that Romney did not "sell" Christian conservatives. The reality is that biblical Christians will not vote for a Mormon. Had Romney won the nod, this same group of people would rather have voted for Hillary Clinton than Romney.

Midge from Ohio   February 7th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

We needed you Mitt….(Huck I hope you are proud of yourself for some reason. You have just handed the nomination to McCain). I will be voting Democratic

AJ, IL   February 7th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

With that departure, John McCain is the Republican nominee. All conservatives better run to the borders.

Romney in 2012!   February 7th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

After the Democrats destroy McCain, get ready for Romney in 2012!

Fred   February 7th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Suspend?What does that mean?How can suspend a campaign?Why can't he(or CNN,for that matter)just say he's quitting?

Rob   February 7th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Even though you're out, keep on shelling out those negative ads on McCain!!

J McCain   February 7th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Goodbye my friend.

Jordan   February 7th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I'm of course not shocked. Romney is a good guy (even to this Obama supporter), but it's clear that McCain is going to be the nominee, and it's pointless for him to continue pumping millions of his own dollars into what is clearly a lost cause. At least this way he saves face, and can take another shot at it in the future if the opportunity presents itself.

Tiffany   February 7th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Wow, who will get his delegates?????

Mar   February 7th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I believe his the best candidate but because of his religion this country is not ready for that, next will be Obama

tyler roberts   February 7th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

After all the effort and money he has put in his campaign it would be stupid to pull out now.

Wayne, Greenville TX   February 7th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

G'bye, Mitt. Don't let the door hit you in the butt as you leave!!!!!

Dionne, NY   February 7th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

One down, 2 to go (Clinton and Huckabee).

Scott   February 7th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

No surprise here. He was toast after Tuesday. What will be interesting is what he says during his speech

ginger   February 7th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

hey, well he finally got the message! and figured out he cannot BUY the American people.
Rush and HAnnity are so disappointed thinking "oh gee he was so good looking why didn't the stupid women in the US fall for him? They love good looking GOP men no matter how idiot and sociopathic!!! Next time GOP manipulators you may have to use some of your famous subliminal brainwashing. vote caging, etc to get your "governor of a liberal state so he can BS his way to the conservative GOP Presidency" flip flopper manipulator in there.

Jack Staples   February 7th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

THANK GOD!!!

The Snake Oil Salesman–THE liar of liars–is politically dead.

Good riddance!

name   February 7th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Suspend…? Is he going to resume it at some point or is he dropping out?

Allison, NH   February 7th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Good!

Ann   February 7th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Bye bye flippin Mitt..

Anne E., SLC   February 7th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

This morning's Salt Lake Tribune bears the headline "Despite Super Tuesday primaries flop, Mitt is set to trudge on." Yet CNN's headline conveys a different message. The flip-flopping continues!!!

Kevin Callahan   February 7th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

About time.

Let's just hope this means the Huckster can pick up steam.

James   February 7th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Ding, dong! The Mitt is gone. To my knowledge, nobody that I have talked to like his candidacy. Mitt Romney was a liberal governor of the most liberal state in the union and he thought he could run as a Reagan conservative. Too bad he never understood how to keep a position.

Gringo in Peru   February 7th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

hmm maybe Mitt is eating his words remember what comes around goes around
this is a 2 man race

James ( Independent )   February 7th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

GOOD………….Now maybe Huckabee can gain some traction. I don't have much use for any of the Republicans running , but Huckabee is by far the best of the bunch , and i would vote for Huckabee before i would vote for Clinton. If this thing was to come down to Clinton or McCain , i wouldn't vote ( period ).

dan   February 7th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Good!!! The guy was an obovious farce who was trying to buy his way into the White House.

Doug   February 7th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

After 1 term of Democrat disaster you should have a great chance

at the Presidency in 2012.

You are a good and honorable man!!

Thanks for trying Mitt!!

Nicole   February 7th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Good - another wacko off the train…

sophie nyc   February 7th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

The GOP needs a makeover.

Obama '08

Mike   February 7th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Mitty don't GOOOOOO!!!!!

jus kidding…

Obama '08

Walt, Belton,TX   February 7th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Wonderful news!!!! Let's hear it for McCain-Huckabee!

Adarrah for Obama   February 7th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

OBAMA 08/12′

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