Facing a nearly must-win situation, Mitt Romney won the Republican primary in Michigan on Tuesday. Romney, who had yet to win a state, needed the win to keep his presidency hopes alive.
With nearly all the votes tallied, Romney was declared the winner with 39% of the vote. John McCain, who was the New Hampshire primary winner last week, finished second with 30% of the vote. Mike Huckabee, who won the Iowa caucuses, finished in third with 16% of the vote.
Romney, whose father was a former Michigan governor, was excited by his win.
“[The win] marks the beginning of a comeback, a comeback for America,” said Romney.
With win by Romney, the Republican race is now closer than ever. Romney, McCain and Huckabee all have wins under their belt and each is looking toward the South Carolina primary as the next major stepping stone.
Other candidates, including Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson, still have hope due to the wide open field. The South Carolina primary will be held on Saturday, Jan. 19. The winner of that primary is expected to become the favorite in the Republican race.
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