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| Romney wins in Michigan primary | |
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| Republican Mitt Romney has won the US state of Michigan's presidential primary, beating Senator John McCain. | |
| Giving a victory speech to jubilant supporters as the results came in, Mr Romney said the win marked "the beginning of a comeback". | |
| Mr McCain congratulated Mr Romney, raised locally, saying he had worked hard to ensure he won the state's vote. | |
| Michigan does not figure in the race for the Democratic nomination because of a party dispute over scheduling. | Michigan does not figure in the race for the Democratic nomination because of a party dispute over scheduling. |
| The state had been seen as pivotal for Mr Romney, a former Massachusetts governor and wealthy businessman. | |
| He was beaten in Iowa on 3 January and New Hampshire on 8 January, despite spending heavily and having a better campaign organisation than his rivals. | |
| Speaking to his supporters in Michigan, Mr Romney said: "Only a week ago a win looked like it was impossible, but then you got out and told America what they needed to hear. | |
| "Tonight marks the beginning of a comeback, a comeback for America." |