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Maine GOP chairman say Romney wins caucuses

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster says Mitt Romney has won the Maine caucuses by a slim margin, giving him a much needed boost following losses in three other contests in the past week.

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney waves to supporters at a caucus, Saturday, in Portland, Maine.

The former Massachusetts governor defeated Ron Paul, the only other GOP hopeful competing in the state. Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich did not actively participate in the contest.

Party leaders announced the results Saturday. The caucuses began F...

 

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