Romney takes Republican nomination

Mitt Romney has clinched the Republican presidential nomination with a win in the Texas primary.

Romney takes Republican nomination
Wed, 30 May, 2012 - 08:27

Mitt Romney has clinched the Republican presidential nomination with a win in the Texas primary.

An Associated Press delegate count showed Mr Romney had passed the 1,144 delegates needed to win the nomination during the primary. Early returns show Mr Romney posting a big win in Texas.

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