Romney and Paul: Not allies, not foesPORTLAND, Maine – Mitt Romney and Ron Paul rarely even acknowledge each other in the Republican presidential race, focusing their attention and attacks on rivals Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum instead. That curious detente is being tested in Maine’s caucuses this week, where Romney’s reputation as a political shape shifter is going head-to-head with Paul’s consistent libertarian views. |
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Republican presidential candidates Rep. Ron Paul (right), R-Texas, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney share a laugh during a break in a Republican presidential debate Jan. 23 at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. |