Romney wins Republican nomination

As expected for months, Mitt Romney won the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday.

According, to CBC News, the former governor of Massachusetts won praise from fellow Republicans and his wife Ann who called him the "Man America Needs"

Ann Romney defended her husband's business success to counter Democratic attack ads that show Romney as wealthy and out of touch.

Keynote speakers at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday included New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan.

Romney's nomination sets the stage for what should be a close contest against Democratic President Barack Obama.

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