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    To the Point

    Romney Says Goodbye at CPAC

    John McCain will address a traditionally hostile crowd of conservatives today at the Conservative Political Action Committee in hopes of building support from the base of his party. But in the meantime, Mitt Romney has stolen the moment by dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    John McCain will address a traditionally hostile crowd of conservatives today at the Conservative Political Action Committee in hopes of building support from the base of his party. But in the meantime, Mitt Romney has stolen the moment by dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. After a series of applause lines the CPAC audience wanted to hear, he explained, "I entered this race because I love America. And because I love America, in this time of war, I feel I now have to stand aside for our party and for our country." Romney's "suspended" campaign leaves Mike Huckabee as McCain's only remaining obstacle, whether conservatives like it or not. We hear what Romney said, consider the consequences and look at McCain's failure to vote yes or no on economic stimulus.

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    Mitt Romney's Campaign for President Comes to an End
    1. 1:34Romney Says Goodbye at CPACYou’re reading this
    2. 23:41The Pending Economic Stimulus Plan
    3. 41:19Polar Bear Habitat Threatened by Drilling Leases in Alaska
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Dan Konecky

      Producer, To the Point

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Michael Scherer

      national political reporter, Washington Post

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      John Hawkins

      RightWingNews.com

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      Charlie Mahtesian

      Politico

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Mitt Romney's Campaign for President Comes to an End
    1. 1:34Romney Says Goodbye at CPACYou’re reading this
    2. 23:41The Pending Economic Stimulus Plan
    3. 41:19Polar Bear Habitat Threatened by Drilling Leases in Alaska
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