Read more: Mitt Romney officially launches bid for Utah Senate seatArticle Continued BelowShortly after Trump’s tweet, Romney wrote on Twitter: “Thank you Mr. President for the support. “Utah’s economic and political success is a model for our nation,” Romney said in a written announcement distributed Friday morning. A Salt Lake Tribune poll last month showed Romney with the support of 85 per cent of Utah Republicans — and 18 per cent of Democrats. Despite his harsh criticism of Trump during the 2016 election cycle, Trump considered Romney for his secretary of state but passed him over for Rex Tillerson. In a March 2016 speech, Romney said Trump’s “promises are as worthless as a degree from Trump University.

Source: thestar February 20, 2018 03:45 UTC