Endorsements in the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries explained

See main article: Republican Party presidential primaries, 2012.

Election Name:	2012 Republican Party presidential primaries
Country:	United States
Type:	primary
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2008 Republican Party presidential primaries
Previous Year:	2008
Next Election:	2016 Republican Party presidential primaries
Next Year:	2016
Election Date:	January 3 to July 14, 2012
Party Name:	no
Image1:	File:Mitt Romney by Gage Skidmore 8.jpg
Candidate1:	Mitt Romney
Color1:	FF6600
Home State1:	Massachusetts
States Carried1:	42^[1]
Delegate Count1:	1,575
Popular Vote1:	10,048,134^[2]
Percentage1:	52.1%
Candidate2:	Rick Santorum
Color2:	008000
Home State2:	Pennsylvania
States Carried2:	11
Delegate Count2:	245
Popular Vote2:	3,938,527
Percentage2:	20.4%
Image4:	Ron Paul by Gage Skidmore 3 (crop 2).jpg
Candidate4:	Ron Paul
Color4:	fed105
Home State4:	Texas
States Carried4:	4
Delegate Count4:	177
Popular Vote4:	2,099,441
Percentage4:	10.9%
Image5:	Newt Gingrich by Gage Skidmore 3 (cropped).jpg
Candidate5:	Newt Gingrich
Color5:	800080
Home State5:	Georgia
States Carried5:	2
Delegate Count5:	138
Popular Vote5:	2,737,442
Percentage5:	14.2%
Republican nominee
Before Election:	John McCain
After Election:	Mitt Romney

This article is a list of endorsements made by members of the 112th United States Congress and other elected officials during the 2012 Republican Party presidential primaries. Endorsements of statesmen and celebrities are also important to candidates. Late in the Republican race cycle, Romney toured Israel and Poland after a visit to the London 2012 Olympics. He received the endorsement of former President of Poland Lech Wałęsa,^[3] and soon after, the endorsement of actor Clint Eastwood.^[4] The winning of endorsements, also known as the Endorsement Race or Endorsement Derby, is argued to be a vital feature of the United States presidential race and the political party system.

Cumulative endorsements

Candidate		Endorsement by:			Total
		Governor	Senate	House
	Jon Huntsman Jr. (withdrawn)	align=center	0	0	1	1
	align=left	Tim Pawlenty (withdrawn)	align=center	0	0	2	2
	align=left	Ron Paul	align=center	0	0	3	3
	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	align=center	0	0	6	6
	align=left	Rick Perry (withdrawn)	align=center	1	1	9	11
	align=left	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	align=center	1	0	11	12
	align=left	Mitt Romney	align=center	19	28	85	132

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Tier 1

Former Presidents of the United States

	Former President	Party	State	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	Jimmy Carter	Democratic	Georgia	Mitt Romney	September 15, 2011	39th President of the United States	^[5]
	nowrap	George H. W. Bush	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	March 28, 2012	41st President of the United States 43rd Vice President of the United States	^[6]
	nowrap	George W. Bush	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	May 15, 2012	43rd President of the United States	^[7]

Withdrawn 2012 Republican candidates

	Former candidate	Party	State	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Tim Pawlenty	Republican	Minnesota	Mitt Romney	9.12.2011		^[8]
	nowrap	Thaddeus McCotter	Republican	Michigan	Mitt Romney	September 22, 2011		^[9]
	nowrap	Gary Johnson	Republican/Libertarian	New Mexico	Ron Paul	December 28, 2011	Encouraged support for Paul in Republican primaries, but his own candidacy (Libertarian) in the general election.
	nowrap	Jon Huntsman Jr.	Republican	Utah	Mitt Romney	January 16, 2012		^[10]
	nowrap	Herman Cain	Republican	Georgia	Mitt Romney	April 17, 2012	Originally endorsed Newt Gingrich on January 28, 2012^[11]	^[12]
	nowrap	Rick Perry	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	April 26, 2012	Originally endorsed Newt Gingrich on January 19, 2012^[13]	^[14]
	nowrap	Michele Bachmann	Republican	Minnesota	Mitt Romney	5.3.2012		^[15]
	nowrap	Newt Gingrich	Republican	Georgia	Mitt Romney	5.6.2012
	nowrap	Rick Santorum	Republican	Pennsylvania	Mitt Romney	5.7.2012		^[16]

Current Governors

	Governor	Party	State or Territory	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Terry Branstad	Republican	Iowa	Mitt Romney	4.10.2012		^[17]
	nowrap	Jan Brewer	Republican	Arizona	Mitt Romney	February 26, 2012		^[18]
	nowrap	Sam Brownback	Republican	Kansas	Rick Perry (withdrawn)	September 22, 2011	2008 presidential candidate	^[19]
	nowrap	Phil Bryant	Republican	Mississippi	Mitt Romney	3.8.2012		^[20]
	nowrap	Eddie Calvo	Republican	Guam	Mitt Romney	3.9.2012		^[21]
	nowrap	Chris Christie	Republican	New Jersey	Mitt Romney	10.11.2011		^[22]
	nowrap	Mitch Daniels	Republican	Indiana	Mitt Romney	April 18, 2012		^[23]
	nowrap	Nathan Deal	Republican	Georgia	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	December 13, 2011		^[24]
	nowrap	Benigno Fitial	Republican	Northern Mariana Islands	Mitt Romney	3.9.2012		^[25]
	nowrap	Luis Fortuño	Republican	Puerto Rico	Mitt Romney	January 27, 2012		^[26]
	nowrap	Bill Haslam	Republican	Tennessee	Mitt Romney	1.11.2012		^[27]
	nowrap	Nikki Haley	Republican	South Carolina	Mitt Romney	December 16, 2011		^[28]
	nowrap	Dave Heineman	Republican	Nebraska	Mitt Romney	6.10.2011		^[29]
	nowrap	Gary Herbert	Republican	Utah	Mitt Romney	February 2, 2012		^[30]
	nowrap	Bobby Jindal	Republican	Louisiana	Mitt Romney	4.10.2012	Originally endorsed Rick Perry on 9.12.2011^[31]	^[32]
	nowrap	Bob McDonnell	Republican	Virginia	Mitt Romney	January 20, 2012		^[33]
	nowrap	Butch Otter	Republican	Idaho	Mitt Romney	June 20, 2011
	nowrap	Rick Perry	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	April 26, 2012	Originally endorsed Newt Gingrich on January 19, 2012
	nowrap	Brian Sandoval	Republican	Nevada	Mitt Romney	4.11.2012	Originally endorsed Rick Perry on September 13, 2012^[34]
	nowrap	Rick Scott	Republican	Florida	Mitt Romney	4.10.2011		^[35]
	nowrap	Rick Snyder	Republican	Michigan	Mitt Romney	February 16, 2012		^[36]

Current Senators

	Senator	Party	State	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Lamar Alexander	Republican	Tennessee	Mitt Romney	February 24, 2012		^[37]
	nowrap	Kelly Ayotte	Republican	New Hampshire	Mitt Romney	November 20, 2011		^[38]
	nowrap	John Barrasso	Republican	Wyoming	Mitt Romney	April 13, 2012		^[39]
	nowrap	Roy Blunt	Republican	Missouri	Mitt Romney	September 20, 2011		^[40]
	nowrap	Scott Brown	Republican	Massachusetts	Mitt Romney			^[41]
	nowrap	Richard Burr	Republican	North Carolina	Mitt Romney	11.29.11		^[42]
	nowrap	Tom Coburn	Republican	Oklahoma	Mitt Romney	3.4.12		^[43]
	nowrap	Thad Cochran	Republican	Mississippi	Mitt Romney	10.12.2011		^[44]
	nowrap	Mike Enzi	Republican	Wyoming	Mitt Romney	April 13, 2012
	nowrap	Lindsey Graham	Republican	South Carolina	Mitt Romney	4.10.2011
	nowrap	Orrin Hatch	Republican	Utah	Mitt Romney	7.6.2011		^[45]
	nowrap	Dean Heller	Republican	Nevada	Mitt Romney	4.11.2012		^[46]
	nowrap	John Hoeven	Republican	North Dakota	Mitt Romney	November 18, 2011		^[47]
	nowrap	Kay Bailey Hutchison	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	May 15, 2012		^[48]
	nowrap	Jim Inhofe	Republican	Oklahoma	Rick Perry (withdrawn)	August 28, 2011		^[49]
	nowrap	Mike Johanns	Republican	Nebraska	Mitt Romney	December 21, 2011		^[50]
	nowrap	Ron Johnson	Republican	Wisconsin	Mitt Romney	4.1.2012		^[51]
	nowrap	Mark Kirk	Republican	Illinois	Mitt Romney	December 19, 2011		^[52]
	nowrap	Jon Kyl	Republican	Arizona	Mitt Romney	April 20, 2012	Minority Whip of the United States Senate	^[53]
	nowrap	Mike Lee	Republican	Utah	Mitt Romney	March 26, 2012		^[54]
	nowrap	John McCain	Republican	Arizona	Mitt Romney	1.4.2012	2008 Republican presidential nominee	^[55]
	nowrap	Mitch McConnell	Republican	Kentucky	Mitt Romney	April 17, 2012	Minority Leader of the United States Senate	^[56]
	nowrap	Lisa Murkowski	Republican	Alaska	Mitt Romney	12.2.2011		^[57]
	nowrap	Rand Paul	Republican	Kentucky	Mitt Romney	6.7.2012	Originally endorsed his father, Ron Paul^[58]	^[59]
	nowrap	Rob Portman	Republican	Ohio	Mitt Romney	January 19, 2012		^[60]
	nowrap	Jim Risch	Republican	Idaho	Mitt Romney	June 20, 2011
	nowrap	Marco Rubio	Republican	Florida	Mitt Romney	March 28, 2012		^[61]
	nowrap	John Thune	Republican	South Dakota	Mitt Romney	November 23, 2011		^[62]
	nowrap	Pat Toomey	Republican	Pennsylvania	Mitt Romney	4.10.2012		^[63]

Current Representatives

	U.S. Representative	Party	State	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Joe Barton	Republican	Texas	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	5.12.2011		^[64]
	nowrap	Michael Burgess	Republican	Texas	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)
	nowrap	Dan Burton	Republican	Indiana	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)
	nowrap	Trent Franks	Republican	Arizona	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	January 13, 2012	Originally endorsed Michele Bachmann on 12.1.2011^[65]	^[66]
	nowrap	Phil Gingrey	Republican	Georgia	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	August 26, 2011
	nowrap	Andrew Harris	Republican	Maryland	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	November 30, 2011		^[67]
	nowrap	Jack Kingston	Republican	Georgia	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	May 17, 2011		^[68]
	nowrap	Tom Price	Republican	Georgia	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	5.4.2011		^[69]
	nowrap	David Rivera	Republican	Florida	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	January 13, 2012		^[70]
	nowrap	Austin Scott	Republican	Georgia	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	August 26, 2011
	nowrap	Lynn Westmoreland	Republican	Georgia	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)
	nowrap	Richard Hanna	Republican	New York	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	1.8.2012		^[71]
	nowrap	Justin Amash	Republican	Michigan	Ron Paul
	nowrap	Tim Johnson	Republican	Illinois	Ron Paul	March 13, 2012		^[72]
	nowrap	Walter Jones	Republican	North Carolina	Ron Paul
	nowrap	John Kline	Republican	Minnesota	Tim Pawlenty (withdrawn)	2.24.11		^[73]
	nowrap	Joe Wilson	Republican	South Carolina	Tim Pawlenty (withdrawn)	6.9.2011		^[74]
	nowrap	Mike Coffman	Republican	Colorado	Rick Perry (withdrawn)	October 17, 2011		^[75]
	nowrap	John Culberson	Republican	Texas	Rick Perry (withdrawn)
	nowrap	Sam Graves	Republican	Missouri	Rick Perry (withdrawn)	August 15, 2011		^[76]
	nowrap	Jeb Hensarling	Republican	Texas	Rick Perry (withdrawn)	August 25, 2011		^[77]
	nowrap	Sam Johnson	Republican	Texas	Rick Perry (withdrawn)
	nowrap	Kenny Marchant	Republican	Texas	Rick Perry (withdrawn)
	nowrap	Mike McCaul	Republican	Texas	Rick Perry (withdrawn)
	nowrap	Mick Mulvaney	Republican	South Carolina	Rick Perry (withdrawn)
	nowrap	Steve Scalise	Republican	Louisiana	Rick Perry (withdrawn)			^[78]
	nowrap	Sandy Adams	Republican	Florida	Mitt Romney	January 18, 2012		^[79]
	nowrap	Rodney Alexander	Republican	Louisiana	Mitt Romney	10.6.2011		^[80]
	nowrap	Mark Amodei	Republican	Nevada	Mitt Romney	October 26, 2011		^[81]
	nowrap	Michele Bachmann	Republican	Minnesota	Mitt Romney	5.3.2012
	nowrap	Spencer Bachus	Republican	Alabama	Mitt Romney	4.11.2012		^[82]
	nowrap	Charlie Bass	Republican	New Hampshire	Mitt Romney	November 21, 2011
	nowrap	Dan Benishek	Republican	Michigan	Mitt Romney	January 20, 2012	Originally endorsed Herman Cain on 11.5.2011^[83]	^[84]
	nowrap	Judy Biggert	Republican	Illinois	Mitt Romney	10.12.2011		^[85]
	nowrap	Brian Bilbray	Republican	California	Mitt Romney	12.6.2011		^[86]
	nowrap	Rob Bishop	Republican	Utah	Mitt Romney			^[87]
	nowrap	Diane Black	Republican	Tennessee	Mitt Romney	12.5.2011		^[88]
	nowrap	John Boehner	Republican	Ohio	Mitt Romney	April 17, 2012	Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
	nowrap	Jo Bonner	Republican	Alabama	Mitt Romney	4.11.2012
	nowrap	Mary Bono Mack	Republican	California	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Mo Brooks	Republican	Alabama	Mitt Romney	4.11.2012
	nowrap	Ken Calvert	Republican	California	Mitt Romney	12.6.2011
	nowrap	Dave Camp	Republican	Michigan	Mitt Romney	December 20, 2011	Chairman of the House Ways And Means Committee	^[89]
	nowrap	John Campbell	Republican	California	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Eric Cantor	Republican	Virginia	Mitt Romney	3.4.2012	House Majority Leader	^[90]
	nowrap	John Carter	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	4.5.2012	Originally endorsed Rick Perry	^[91]
	nowrap	Steve Chabot	Republican	Ohio	Mitt Romney	April 18, 2012		^[92]
	nowrap	Jason Chaffetz	Republican	Utah	Mitt Romney		Former Campaign Manager for Jon Huntsman's gubernatorial campaign.	^[93]
	nowrap	Howard Coble	Republican	North Carolina	Mitt Romney	October 17, 2011		^[94]
	nowrap	Mike Conaway	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	January 20, 2012	Originally endorsed Rick Perry	^[95]
	nowrap	Ander Crenshaw	Republican	Florida	Mitt Romney	June 16, 2011		^[96]
	nowrap	Jeff Denham	Republican	California	Mitt Romney	March 27, 2012		^[97]
	nowrap	Scott DesJarlais	Republican	Tennessee	Mitt Romney	3.2.2012		^[98]
	nowrap	Mario Díaz-Balart	Republican	Florida	Mitt Romney	November 29, 2011		^[99]
	nowrap	Robert Dold	Republican	Illinois	Mitt Romney	November 14, 2011		^[100]
	nowrap	Jimmy Duncan	Republican	Tennessee	Mitt Romney	12.5.2011
	nowrap	Mike Fitzpatrick	Republican	Pennsylvania	Mitt Romney	3.2.2012		^[101]
	nowrap	Virginia Foxx	Republican	North Carolina	Mitt Romney	October 17, 2011
	nowrap	Jim Gerlach	Republican	Pennsylvania	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Kay Granger	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	January 20, 2012
	nowrap	Timothy Griffin	Republican	Arkansas	Mitt Romney	10.5.2011		^[102]
	nowrap	Michael Grimm	Republican	New York	Mitt Romney			^[103]
	nowrap	Nan Hayworth	Republican	New York	Mitt Romney			^[104]
	nowrap	Joe Heck	Republican	Nevada	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Wally Herger	Republican	California	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Jaime Herrera Beutler	Republican	Washington	Mitt Romney	2.6.2012		^[105]
	nowrap	Bill Huizenga	Republican	Michigan	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Darrell Issa	Republican	California	Mitt Romney		Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee	^[106]
	nowrap	Leonard Lance	Republican	New Jersey	Mitt Romney	October 26, 2011		^[107]
	nowrap	Steve LaTourette	Republican	Ohio	Mitt Romney	October 26, 2011		^[108]
	nowrap	Jerry Lewis	Republican	California	Mitt Romney	12.6.2011
	nowrap	Billy Long	Republican	Missouri	Mitt Romney			^[109]
	nowrap	Cynthia Lummis	Republican	Wyoming	Mitt Romney	November 14, 2011		^[110]
	nowrap	Connie Mack IV	Republican	Florida	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Kevin McCarthy	Republican	California	Mitt Romney	March 26, 2012	Majority Whip of the United States House of Representatives
	nowrap	Thaddeus McCotter	Republican	Michigan	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Patrick McHenry	Republican	North Carolina	Mitt Romney	October 17, 2011
	nowrap	Howard McKeon	Republican	California	Mitt Romney		Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee	^[111]
	nowrap	Cathy McMorris Rodgers	Republican	Washington	Mitt Romney	12.7.2011		^[112]
	nowrap	John Mica	Republican	Florida	Mitt Romney		Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
	nowrap	Candice Miller	Republican	Michigan	Mitt Romney	March 21, 2012	Originally endorsed Rick Perry^[113]	^[114]
	nowrap	Jeff Miller	Republican	Florida	Mitt Romney	October 28, 2011		^[115]
	nowrap	Pete Olson	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	January 20, 2012
	nowrap	Erik Paulsen	Republican	Minnesota	Mitt Romney	January 26, 2012	Originally endorsed Tim Pawlenty	^[116]
	nowrap	Dave Reichert	Republican	Washington	Mitt Romney	February 28, 2012		^[117]
	nowrap	Jim Renacci	Republican	Ohio	Mitt Romney	October 25, 2011		^[118]
	nowrap	Martha Roby	Republican	Alabama	Mitt Romney	4.11.2012
	nowrap	Phil Roe	Republican	Tennessee	Mitt Romney	12.5.2011
	nowrap	Hal Rogers	Republican	Kentucky	Mitt Romney	October 17, 2011	Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee	^[119]
	nowrap	Mike Rogers	Republican	Alabama	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Mike Rogers	Republican	Michigan	Mitt Romney	December 22, 2011		^[120]
	nowrap	Dana Rohrabacher	Republican	California	Mitt Romney	December 12, 2011		^[121]
	nowrap	Todd Rokita	Republican	Indiana	Mitt Romney	September 23, 2011		^[122]
	nowrap	Tom Rooney	Republican	Florida	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Ileana Ros-Lehtinen	Republican	Florida	Mitt Romney	November 29, 2011
	nowrap	Paul Ryan	Republican	Wisconsin	Mitt Romney	March 30, 2012	Chairman of the House Budget Committee	^[123]
	nowrap	Aaron Schock	Republican	Illinois	Mitt Romney	11.8.2011		^[124]
	nowrap	Pete Sessions	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	4.5.2012	Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee
	nowrap	John Shimkus	Republican	Illinois	Mitt Romney	March 18, 2012		^[125]
	nowrap	Mike Simpson	Republican	Idaho	Mitt Romney
	nowrap	Lamar Smith	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	October 26, 2011	Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee	^[126]
	nowrap	Mac Thornberry	Republican	Texas	Mitt Romney	4.5.2012
	nowrap	Mike Turner	Republican	Ohio	Mitt Romney	January 17, 2012		^[127]
	nowrap	Fred Upton	Republican	Michigan	Mitt Romney	2.8.2012		^[128]
	nowrap	Tim Walberg	Republican	Michigan	Mitt Romney	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Greg Walden	Republican	Oregon	Mitt Romney	October 14, 2011		^[129]
	nowrap	Ed Whitfield	Republican	Kentucky	Mitt Romney	October 17, 2011
	nowrap	Steve Womack	Republican	Arkansas	Mitt Romney	January 19, 2012		^[130]
	nowrap	Robert Aderholt	Republican	Alabama	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	February 24, 2012		^[131]
	nowrap	Lou Barletta	Republican	Pennsylvania	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)			^[132]
	nowrap	Jo Ann Emerson	Republican	Missouri	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	3.10.2012		^[133] ^[134]
	nowrap	Tom Marino	Republican	Pennsylvania	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)
	nowrap	Alan Nunnelee	Republican	Mississippi	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	March 13, 2012		^[135]
	nowrap	Glenn Thompson	Republican	Pennsylvania	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)

Tier 2 (State Senators and Representatives)

Michele Bachmann (withdrawn)

	Senator or Representative	Party	State	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Senator Nancy Boettger	Republican	Iowa	June 30, 2011		^[136]
	nowrap	Senator Mark Chelgren	Republican	Iowa	7.2.2011		^[137]
	nowrap	Senator Jack Whitver	Republican	Iowa
	nowrap	Senator Brad Zaun	Republican	Iowa	June 28, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Mark Brandenburg	Republican	Iowa	8.9.2011		^[138]
	nowrap	Representative Betty De Boef	Republican	Iowa	8.9.2011

Herman Cain (withdrawn)

	Senator or Representative	Party	State	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Senator Joe Hune	Republican	Michigan	November 15, 2011		^[139]
	nowrap	Senator Joshua McKoon	Republican	Georgia			^[140]
	nowrap	Senator Renee Unterman	Republican	Georgia	11.9.2011		^[141]
	nowrap	Representative Larry Ahern	Republican	Florida	September 23, 2011		^[142]
	nowrap	Representative J. Michael Ball	Republican	New Hampshire	November 19, 2011		^[143]
	nowrap	Representative Charles Brosseau	Republican	New Hampshire	November 19, 2011
	nowrap	Representative William Condra	Republican	New Hampshire	November 19, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Rusty Kidd	Independent	Georgia	August 31, 2011		^[144]
	nowrap	Representative Billy Maddox	Republican	Georgia	August 31, 2011		^[145]
	nowrap	Representative Kevin Reichard	Republican	New Hampshire	November 19, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Steven Smith	Republican	New Hampshire	September 14, 2011		^[146]
	nowrap	Representative Joseph Thomas	Republican	New Hampshire	November 19, 2011

Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)

	Senator or Representative	Party	State	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Senator Thad Altman	Republican	Florida	1.6.2012
	nowrap	Senator Randy Feenstra	Republican	Iowa	December 15, 2011
	nowrap	Senator Shawn Hamerlinck	Republican	Iowa	December 15, 2011
	nowrap	Senator Judson Hill	Republican	Georgia	August 26, 2011		^[147]
	nowrap	Senator David Johnson	Republican	Iowa	December 15, 2011
	nowrap	Senator Ray Merrick	Republican	Kansas	February 15, 2012	Former State House Majority Leader	^[148]
	nowrap	Senator Jim Norman	Republican	Florida	1.6.2012		^[149]
	nowrap	Senator Rob Olson	Republican	Kansas	February 15, 2012
	nowrap	Senator Rick Quinn	Republican	South Carolina	January 19, 2012		^[150]
	nowrap	Senator James Seymour	Republican	Iowa	December 15, 2011		^[151]
	nowrap	Representative Donald Andolina	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012
	nowrap	Representative Michael Bileca	Republican	Florida	1.6.2012
	nowrap	Representative Kenny Bingham	Republican	South Carolina	1.2.2012	State House Majority Leader
	nowrap	Representative Paulette Braddock	Republican	Georgia	August 26, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Charles Brosseau	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012
	nowrap	Representative Anthony Brown	Republican	Kansas	February 15, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Josh Byrnes	Republican	Iowa	December 15, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Sam Cataldo	Republican	New Hampshire	November 29, 2011	Originally endorsed Herman Cain on November 19, 2011.
	nowrap	Representative Sharon Cooper	Republican	Georgia	August 26, 2011
	nowrap	Representative J.C. Daugherty	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012
	nowrap	Representative Robert Elliott	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012
	nowrap	Representative Harry Geisinger	Republican	Georgia	August 26, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Mario Goico	Republican	Kansas	February 15, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Chris Hagenow	Republican	Iowa	December 15, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Bob Hager	Republican	Iowa	December 15, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Bobby Harrell	Republican	South Carolina	January 19, 2012	Speaker of the State House	^[152]
	nowrap	Representative Gayle Harrell	Republican	Florida	1.6.2012
	nowrap	Representative Matt Hatchett	Republican	Georgia	August 26, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Gregory Hill	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012
	nowrap	Representative Sean Jerguson	Republican	Georgia	August 26, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Jeff Kaufmann	Republican	Iowa	December 15, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Frank Kotowski	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012
	nowrap	Representative Kathleen Lauer-Rago	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012
	nowrap	Representative Trent LeDoux	Republican	Kansas	February 15, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Deborah Mayfield	Republican	Florida	1.6.2012
	nowrap	Representative Peter McCoy	Republican	South Carolina	1.2.2012		^[153]
	nowrap	Representative William O'Brien	Republican	New Hampshire	December 21, 2011	Speaker of the State House	^[154]
	nowrap	Representative William Panek	Republican	New Hampshire	November 29, 2011	Originally endorsed Herman Cain on November 19, 2011.	^[155]
	nowrap	Representative Kraig Paulsen	Republican	Iowa	December 21, 2011	Speaker of the State House	^[156]
	nowrap	Representative Joseph Pitre	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012
	nowrap	Representative Larry Powell	Republican	Kansas	February 15, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Scott Raecker	Republican	Iowa	December 30, 2011	Chairman of the State House Appropriations Committee	^[157]
	nowrap	Representative John Rubin	Republican	Kansas	February 15, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Frank Sapareto	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012
	nowrap	Representative Scott Schwab	Republican	Kansas	February 15, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Ken Sheffert	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012
	nowrap	Representative Greg Sorg	Republican	New Hampshire	1.3.2012		^[158]
	nowrap	Representative Carlos Trujillo	Republican	Florida	1.6.2012	Originally endorsed Herman Cain^[159]
	nowrap	Representative Joe Wilkinson	Republican	Georgia	August 26, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Linda Upmeyer	Republican	Iowa	January 25, 2011	State House Majority Leader	^[160]

Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)

	Senator or Representative	Party	State	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Senator Ellyn Setnor Bogdanoff	Republican	Florida	August 17, 2011		^[161]
	nowrap	Senator John E. Courson	Republican	South Carolina			^[162]
	nowrap	Representative Peter Bolster	Republican	New Hampshire	October 20, 2011		^[163]
	nowrap	Representative Julie Brown	Republican	New Hampshire			^[164]
	nowrap	Representative Richard Drisko	Republican	New Hampshire	October 20, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Carolyn Gargasz	Republican	New Hampshire	October 20, 2011
	nowrap	Representative David Kidder	Republican	New Hampshire	October 20, 2011
	nowrap	Representative David Knox	Republican	New Hampshire			^[165]
	nowrap	Representative Rick Ladd Jr.	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Priscilla Lockwood	Republican	New Hampshire	October 20, 2011
	nowrap	Representative David Robbins	Republican	New Hampshire	October 20, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Jeff St. Cyr	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Adam Schroadter	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Jim Waddell	Republican	New Hampshire

Gary Johnson (withdrawn)

	Senator or Representative	Party	State	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Representative Bruce MacMahon	Republican	New Hampshire	10.4.2011		^[166]
	nowrap	Representative Brian Seaworth	Republican	New Hampshire	10.4.2011
	nowrap	Representative Kyle Tasker	Republican	New Hampshire	10.4.2011

Ron Paul

	Senator or Representative	Party	State	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Senator Lee Bright	Republican	South Carolina	January 17, 2012
	nowrap	Senator Kevin Bryant	Republican	South Carolina	January 17, 2012		^[167]
	nowrap	Senator Tom Davis	Republican	South Carolina	January 15, 2012		^[168]
	nowrap	Senator Mike Doherty	Republican	New Jersey	September 26, 2011		^[169]
	nowrap	Senator Jim Forsythe	Republican	New Hampshire	6.8.2011		^[170]
	nowrap	Senator Nicholas D. Kettle	Republican	Rhode Island			^[171]
	nowrap	Senator Shirley McKague	Republican	Idaho
	nowrap	Senator Monty Pearce	Republican	Idaho	3.2.2012		^[172]
	nowrap	Senator Andy Sanborn	Republican	New Hampshire	October 26, 2011		^[173]
	nowrap	Senator Kent Sorenson	Republican	Iowa	December 28, 2011	Former Michele Bachmann Iowa state campaign chair	^[174]
	nowrap	Senator Danny Verdin	Republican	South Carolina	January 17, 2012
	nowrap	Senator Ray White	Republican	New Hampshire	December 14, 2011		^[175]
	nowrap	Representative Vito Barbieri	Republican	Idaho			^[176]
	nowrap	Representative Glen Bradley	Republican	North Carolina			^[177]
	nowrap	Representative Jenn Coffey	Republican	New Hampshire			^[178]
	nowrap	Representative Tim Comerford	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Paul Curtman	Republican	Missouri	February 18, 2012		^[179]
	nowrap	Representative Cameron DeJong	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Phil Hart	Republican	Idaho	August 16, 2011		^[180]
	nowrap	Representative Kyle Jones	Republican	New Hampshire	August 16, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Laura Jones	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative George Lambert	Republican	New Hampshire			^[181]
	nowrap	Representative Aaron Libby	Republican	Maine	January 28, 2012		^[182]
	nowrap	Representative Glen Massie	Republican	Iowa	May 23, 2011		^[183]
	nowrap	Representative Donna Mauro	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Andrew Manuse	Republican	New Hampshire	10.1.2011		^[184]
	nowrap	Representative Paul Mirski	Republican	New Hampshire	7.11.2011		^[185]
	nowrap	Representative Keith Murphy	Republican	New Hampshire	November 22, 2011		^[186]
	nowrap	Representative Pete Nielsen	Republican	Idaho
	nowrap	Representative Kim Pearson	Republican	Iowa	6.8.2011		^[187]
	nowrap	Representative Joel Robideaux	Republican	Louisiana	January 20, 2012	State House Speaker Pro Tempore	^[188]
	nowrap	Representative Jason Schultz	Republican	Iowa			^[189]
	nowrap	Representative Tammy Simmons	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Norman Tregenza	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Lucien Vita	Republican	New Hampshire			^[190]
	nowrap	Representative Carol Vita	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Mark Warden	Republican	New Hampshire

Rick Perry (withdrawn)

	Senator or Representative	Party	State	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Senator Don Gaetz	Republican	Florida	August 30, 2011		^[191]
	nowrap	Senator Harvey S. Peeler Jr.	Republican	South Carolina		State Senate Majority Leader	^[192]
	nowrap	Representative Jeff Brandes	Republican	Florida			^[193]
	nowrap	Representative Dean Cannon	Republican	Florida	August 24, 2011	Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives	^[194]
	nowrap	Representative Matt Gaetz	Republican	Florida
	nowrap	Representative Daniel Logue	Republican	California			^[195]
	nowrap	Representative Carlos Lopez-Cantera	Republican	Florida	September 22, 2011	State House Majority Leader	^[196]

Mitt Romney

	Senator or Representative	Party	State	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Senator John C. Andreason	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Senator Steve Bair	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Senator Toni Boucher	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Senator Bert Brackett	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Senator Dean L. Cameron	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Senator Rich Crandall	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Senator Denton Darrington	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Senator Bart Davis	Republican	Idaho	June 20, 2011	State Senate Majority Leader
	nowrap	Senator Adam Driggs	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012		^[197]
	nowrap	Senator Scott Frantz	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Senator Lee Heider	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Senator Brent Hill	Republican	Idaho	June 20, 2011	State Senate President Pro Tempore
	nowrap	Senator Rick Jones	Republican	Michigan
	nowrap	Senator Rob Kane	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Senator Shawn Keough	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Senator Steve King	Republican	Colorado	2.6.2012		^[198]
	nowrap	Senator Jerry Lewis	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Senator John McComish	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Senator John McKinney	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011	State Senate Minority Leader	^[199]
	nowrap	Senator Michael McLachlan	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Senator Dean Mortimer	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012		^[200]
	nowrap	Senator John Proos	Republican	Michigan
	nowrap	Senator Michele Reagan	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Senator Randy Richardville	Republican	Michigan		State Senate Majority Leader
	nowrap	Senator Tonya Schuitmaker	Republican	Michigan
	nowrap	Senator Jeff Siddoway	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Senator Liane Sorenson	Republican	Delaware	October 27, 2011
	nowrap	Senator Nancy Spence	Republican	Colorado
	nowrap	Senator John Tippets	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Senator Cam Ward	Republican	Alabama	October 21, 2011		^[201]
	nowrap	Senator Jean White	Republican	Colorado	2.4.2012		^[202]
	nowrap	Senator Chuck Winder	Republican	Idaho	June 20, 2011	Assistant State Senate Majority Leader
	nowrap	Senator Kevin Witkos	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Cindy Acree	Republican	Colorado
	nowrap	Representative Mike Alberts	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Eric Anderson	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Cecil Ash	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Linden B. Bateman	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Scott Bedke	Republican	Idaho	June 20, 2011	State House Assistant Majority Leader
	nowrap	Representative Maxine Bell	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Sharon L. Block	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Jase Bolger	Republican	Michigan		Speaker of the State House
	nowrap	Representative Kate Brophy	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Larry Cafero	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011	State House Minority Leader
	nowrap	Representative Heather Carter	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Steve Court	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012	Majority Leader of the State House
	nowrap	Representative Chris Coutu	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Reed DeMordaunt	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Lawerence Denney	Republican	Idaho	June 20, 2011	Speaker of the State House	^[203]
	nowrap	Representative Karen Fann	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Tom Forese	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Bob Gardner	Republican	Colorado	2.6.2012		^[204]
	nowrap	Representative Cheri Gerou	Republican	Colorado	2.4.2012
	nowrap	Representative Marc Gibbs	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Janice Giegler	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Doris Goodale	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Jack Harper	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative John Hetherington	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Mike Hubbard	Republican	Alabama	10.5.2011	Speaker of the State House	^[205]
	nowrap	Representative Steve Hurst	Republican	Alabama
	nowrap	Representative Russ Jones	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Peggy Judd	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative John Kavanagh	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Jim Kerr	Republican	Colorado	2.4.2012
	nowrap	Representative Greg Lavelle	Republican	Delaware	October 27, 2011	House Republican Leader	^[206]
	nowrap	Representative Larry Liston	Republican	Colorado	2.4.2012
	nowrap	Representative Matt Lori	Republican	Michigan
	nowrap	Representative Lynn Luker	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Jim Marriott	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Tom Massey	Republican	Colorado	2.4.2012
	nowrap	Representative Janice McGeachin	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Nancy McLain	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Frank McNulty	Republican	Colorado		Speaker of the State House
	nowrap	Representative Carole Murray	Republican	Colorado	2.4.2012
	nowrap	Representative Aric Nesbitt	Republican	Michigan	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative B.J. Nikkel	Republican	Colorado		State House Majority Whip
	nowrap	Representative Margaret O'Brien	Republican	Michigan
	nowrap	Representative Justin Olson	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Mark Ouimet	Republican	Michigan
	nowrap	Representative Joe Palmer	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Jason Perillo	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Kevin Priola	Republican	Colorado	2.4.2012
	nowrap	Representative Robert Ramirez	Republican	Colorado
	nowrap	Representative Dell Raybould	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Ken Roberts	Republican	Idaho	June 20, 2011	State House Majority Caucus Chair
	nowrap	Representative Bob Robson	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative David Scribner	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Mack G. Shirley	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative David Smith	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Bert Stevenson	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Spencer Swalm	Republican	Colorado	2.4.2012
	nowrap	Representative Jeff Thompson	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Andy Tobin	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012	Speaker of the State House
	nowrap	Representative Tom Trail	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Steve Urie	Republican	Arizona	February 2, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Lesley Vance	Republican	Alabama
	nowrap	Representative Mark Waller	Republican	Colorado	2.4.2012
	nowrap	Representative Phil Williams	Republican	Alabama
	nowrap	Representative Fred Wood	Republican	Idaho	2.8.2012
	nowrap	Representative Randy Wood	Republican	Alabama
	nowrap	Representative Terrie Wood	Republican	Connecticut	September 29, 2011

Rick Santorum (withdrawn)

	Senator or Representative	Party	State	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Senator David Brown	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Senator Chip Campsen	Republican	South Carolina	January 15, 2012		^[207]
	nowrap	Senator John Carlson	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Senator Jake Corman	Republican	Pennsylvania	9.6.2011	Senate Appropriations Committee chairman
	nowrap	Senator Paul Gazelka	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Senator Glenn Grothman	Republican	Wisconsin	March 30, 2012	Senate Assistant Majority Leader	^[208]
	nowrap	Senator Dan Hall	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Senator David Hann	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Senator Gretchen Hoffman	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Senator Ben Kruse	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Senator Jim Luther	Republican	New Hampshire	1.5.2012		^[209]
	nowrap	Senator Sean Nienow	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Senator Joseph B. Scarnati	Republican	Pennsylvania	9.6.2011	Senate President Pro Tempore	^[210]
	nowrap	Senator David Thompson	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012		^[211]
	nowrap	Representative Jason Antosz	Republican	New Hampshire			^[212]
	nowrap	Representative Sue DeLemus	Republican	New Hampshire	1.5.2012		^[213]
	nowrap	Representative Greg Delleney	Republican	South Carolina	1.12.2012		^[214]
	nowrap	Representative Andre Jacque	Republican	Wisconsin	March 30, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Scott Krug	Republican	Wisconsin	March 30, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Daniel LeMahieu	Republican	Wisconsin	March 30, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Mike LeMieur	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Representative Deborah Long	Republican	South Carolina	September 15, 2011		^[215]
	nowrap	Representative Joe McDonald	Republican	Minnesota	2.6.2012
	nowrap	Representative Stephen Nass	Republican	Wisconsin	March 30, 2012
	nowrap	Representative Jeanine Notter	Republican	New Hampshire	September 21, 2011		^[216]
	nowrap	Representative Lenette Peterson	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Scott Plakon	Republican	Florida	January 26, 2012	Originally endorsed Herman Cain on September 23, 2011^[217]	^[218]
	nowrap	Representative Wes Shuler	Republican	New Hampshire	September 21, 2011
	nowrap	Representative Matt Swank	Republican	New Hampshire
	nowrap	Representative Evan Wynn	Republican	Wisconsin	March 30, 2012

Tier 3 (Statesmen, former politicians, and celebrities)

Michele Bachmann (withdrawn)

	Statesmen, former politicians, and celebrities	Party	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Kelsey Grammer	Republican	Michele Bachmann (withdrawn)		Actor	^[219]
	nowrap	Stanley Hubbard	Independent	Michele Bachmann (withdrawn)		CEO of Hubbard Broadcasting, the parent company of Reelz Channel	^[220]
	nowrap	Wayne Newton	Republican	Michele Bachmann (withdrawn)		Las Vegas singer	^[221]

Herman Cain (withdrawn)

	Statesmen, former politicians, and celebrities	Party	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Jack Kimball	Republican	Herman Cain (withdrawn)		Former chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party and 2010 New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate	^[222]
	nowrap	Dennis Miller		Herman Cain (withdrawn)		Comedian and talk radio host—has since withdrawn his endorsement
	nowrap	Nick Searcy		Herman Cain (withdrawn)		Actor	^[223]
	nowrap	Michael D. Steele		Herman Cain (withdrawn)		Retired U.S. Army Colonel	^[224]

Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)

	Statesmen, former politicians, and celebrities	Party	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	André Bauer	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	November 28, 2011	Former Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina	^[225]
	nowrap	Ralph Hudgens	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	August 26, 2011	Georgia Insurance Commissioner
	nowrap	Lauren "Bubba" McDonald	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	August 26, 2011	Georgia Public Service Commissioner
	nowrap	Zell Miller	Democrat	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	August 26, 2011	Former Governor and Former U.S. Senator from Georgia
	nowrap	Chuck Norris	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	January 20, 2012	martial artist and actor	^[226]
	nowrap	Allen Olson	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	September 13, 2011	Chairman of the Columbia Tea Party (South Carolina)	^[227]
	nowrap	Carl Paladino	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	January 22, 2012	2010 Republican nominee for Governor of New York
	nowrap	Todd Palin	Independent	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	1.9.2012	Husband of former Alaska Governor and 2008 vice-presidential nominee of the Republican Party, Sarah Palin	^[228]
	nowrap	Sonny Perdue	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	August 26, 2011	Former Governor of Georgia	^[229]
	nowrap	Judson Phillips	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	September 26, 2011	Founder of Tea Party Nation	^[230]
	nowrap	Michael Reagan	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	January 20, 2012	Former radio host and Republican strategist	^[231]
	nowrap	Fred Thompson	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	January 27, 2012	Former U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 2008 presidential candidate	^[232]
	nowrap	Stan Wise	Republican	Newt Gingrich (withdrawn)	August 26, 2011	Georgia Public Service Commissioner

Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)

	Statesmen, former politicians, and celebrities	Party	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Jeb Bush Jr.	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	8.10.2011	Son of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and nephew of former President George W. Bush	^[233]
	nowrap	Mike Campbell	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	May 16, 2011	South Carolina campaign chair for Mike Huckabee's Campaign in 2008, and son of late Governor Carroll Campbell
	nowrap	Jim Cason	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	August 17, 2011	Mayor of Coral Gables, Florida
	nowrap	Lew Cramer		Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)		President of Utah World Trade Center	^[234]
	nowrap	David Currier	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	July 26, 2011	Former New Hampshire State Senator
	nowrap	Max Eden	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	6.3.2011	Co-founder of "Students for Daniels" which had encouraged Mitch Daniels to run for president in 2012.	^[235]
	nowrap	Craig Haffner		Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)		Broadway and television producer	^[236]
	nowrap	Michael Knowles	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	6.3.2011	co-founder of "Students for Daniels"
	nowrap	Stewart Lamprey	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	July 26, 2011	Former New Hampshire state Senate President and former state House Speaker	^[237]
	nowrap	John J. Mack		Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)		Former CEO & Chairman of Morgan Stanley
	nowrap	Henry McMaster	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)		Former Attorney General of South Carolina (2003–2011)
	nowrap	Ana Navarro	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	8.10.2011	Director of Immigration policy for Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Commission	^[238]
	nowrap	Tom Ridge	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	September 16, 2011	Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security under George W. Bush (2001–2005), former Governor of Pennsylvania, and former Congressman	^[239]
	nowrap	Rob Wasinger	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)		Campaign Manager for Sam Brownback's Campaign in 2008
	nowrap	Alan Wilson	Republican	Jon Huntsman (withdrawn)	August 29, 2011	Attorney General of South Carolina and son of United States Representative Joe Wilson	^[240]

Ron Paul

	Statesmen, former politicians, and celebrities	Party	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap		Republican	Ron Paul		2008 Constitution Party presidential candidate	^[241]
	nowrap	Scott Banister		Ron Paul		Entrepreneur, angel investor	^[242]
	nowrap	Christopher R. Barron	Republican	Ron Paul		Member of the board of directors and co-founder of GOProud Originally endorsed Herman Cain and Gary Johnson	^[243]
	nowrap	Patrick M. Byrne		Ron Paul		CEO of Overstock.com	^[244]
	nowrap	Kelly Clarkson		Ron Paul	December 29, 2011	American singer-songwriter and actress; now supports Barack Obama.^[245]	^[246]
	nowrap	Jerry Doyle		Ron Paul	December 20, 2011	Radio host	^[247]
	nowrap	Barry Goldwater Jr.	Republican	Ron Paul		Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 27th and the 20th district	^[248]
	nowrap	Alex Jones		Constitutionalist	Ron Paul	4.11.2011	Radio host, actor, and filmmaker	^[249]
	nowrap	KRS-One		Ron Paul		Rapper	^[250]
	nowrap	Juliette Lewis		Ron Paul	1.10.2012	American actress and singer	^[251]
	nowrap	Barry Manilow		Ron Paul	September 16, 2011	American singer-songwriter; later supported Obama^[252]	^[253]
	nowrap	Russell Means	Libertarian	Ron Paul	January 23, 2012	Oglala Lakota political activist, actor, musician and writer	^[254]
	nowrap	Andrew Napolitano	Libertarian	Ron Paul	August 22, 2011	Political and legal analyst	^[255]
	nowrap	Prodigy		Ron Paul	May 17, 2011	Rapper	^[256]
	nowrap	Dylan Ratigan	Democrat	Ron Paul		Television host	^[257]
	nowrap	Paul Craig Roberts	Republican	Ron Paul		Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy	^[258]
	nowrap	Joe Rogan		Ron Paul		TV and Radio host	^[259]
	nowrap	Jim Rogers		Ron Paul		Investor	^[260]
	nowrap	Joe Scarborough	Republican	Ron Paul		Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 1st district	^[261]
	nowrap	Michael Scheuer	Republican	Ron Paul		Former Chief of the Bin Laden Issue Station from 1996 to 1999, and Special Advisor to the CIA's bin Laden unit from September 2001 to November 2004.	^[262]
	Nicole Scherzinger	Democratic	Ron Paul		American singer, later endorsed Barack Obama
	nowrap	Peter Schiff	Republican	Ron Paul		CEO of Euro Pacific Capital	^[263]
	nowrap	Doug Stanhope	Republican	Ron Paul	May 16, 2011	Stand-up comedian	^[264]
	nowrap	John Stossel	Libertarian	Ron Paul	June 30, 2011	Media pundit	^[265]
	nowrap	Andrew Sullivan		Ron Paul	December 15, 2011	political writer	^[266]
	nowrap	Peter Thiel	Libertarian	Ron Paul		PayPal co-founder	^[267]
	nowrap	Vince Vaughn	Republican	Ron Paul		Actor	^[268]
	nowrap	Jesse Ventura		Ron Paul		Former governor of Minnesota, TV show host, Navy SEAL and professional wrestler	^[269]

Rick Perry (withdrawn)

	Statesmen, former politicians, and celebrities	Party	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap	Dean Cain	Republican	Rick Perry (withdrawn)		Actor known for playing Clark Kent/Superman in the TV Series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman	^[270]
	nowrap	Ted Cruz	Republican	Rick Perry (withdrawn)		Former Solicitor General of Texas (2003–2008)
	nowrap	Steve Forbes	Republican	Rick Perry (withdrawn)		Businessman, CEO of Forbes, Inc., and 2000 Republican Presidential contender	^[271]
	nowrap	Kinky Friedman	Independent	Rick Perry (withdrawn)		Former Independent candidate for Governor of Texas in 2006, country singer, mystery author, and self-proclaimed Jewish cowboy	^[272]
	nowrap	James R. Leininger	Republican	Rick Perry (withdrawn)		Entrepreneur and philanthropist	^[273]
	nowrap	Van B. Poole	Republican	Rick Perry (withdrawn)		Former chairman of the Florida Republican Party from 1989 to 1993.	^[274]
	nowrap	David Wilkins	Republican	Rick Perry (withdrawn)		Former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives and former Ambassador to Canada

Mitt Romney

	Statesmen, former politicians, and celebrities	Party	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
	nowrap			Mitt Romney	8.2.2011	Jurist/Former Solicitor General/Author	^[275]
	Jeb Bush	Republican	Mitt Romney	March 21, 2012	Former Governor of Florida, the son of former President George H. W. Bush, and the younger brother of former President George W. Bush	^[276]
	Cindy Crawford		Mitt Romney		Supermodel	^[277]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2012 Republican Delegates . Real Clear Politics. April 29, 2012.
2. Web site: Republican Convention . The Green Papers . May 8, 2012.
3. News: Mitt Romney cheered in Poland, endorsed by Walesa . Boston Herald . July 31, 2012.
4. News: Clint Eastwood endorses Romney . 7 October 2022 . CBS News . Associated Press . 4 August 2012.
5. Web site: Talty . John . 2011-09-16 . Could Jimmy Carter's Comments Doom Mitt Romney? . 2024-04-26 . International Business Times . en-US.
6. News: Reston. Maeve. Former President George H.W. Bush endorses Mitt Romney. March 28, 2012. Los Angeles Times. March 28, 2012.
7. News: Bush Endorses Romney . USA Today . May 15, 2012.
8. News: Zeleny. Shear. Pawlenty Endorses Romney. November 8, 2011. The New York Times. September 12, 2011.
9. News: Thad McCotter, rumored to be running for president, drops out and endorses Romney. October 2, 2011. Hot Air. September 22, 2011.
10. News: Summers. Juana. Jon Huntsman drops out, endorses Mitt Romney. January 16, 2012. The Politico. January 16, 2012.
11. News: Herman Cain endorses Newt Gingrich. January 29, 2012. The Washington Post. January 28, 2012. Amy. Gardner. Karen. Tumulty.
12. News: On Gingrich, Cain jumps ship for Romney. April 18, 2012. CNN. April 17, 2012.
13. News: Rick Perry drops 2012 campaign for president, endorses Newt Gingrich. January 19, 2012. The Politico. January 19, 2012.
14. News: Perry touts Romney's vision in endorsement. May 4, 2012. Catalina. Camia. usatoday. April 26, 2012.
15. News: Acosta. Jim. Bachmann Endorses Romney. May 3, 2012. cnn.com. May 3, 2012.
16. News: Haberman. Maggie. Santorum endorses Romney: 'All hands on deck'. May 8, 2012. Politico. May 7, 2012.
17. News: Branstad backs Romney. April 10, 2012. April 10, 2012. Politico. Schultheis. Emily.
18. News: Brewer endorses Romney. March 9, 2012. February 26, 2012. Politico. Haberman. Maggie.
19. News: Kansas conservative governor Brownback endorses Perry. September 23, 2011. September 22, 2011. Reuters.
20. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. March 9, 2012. March 8, 2012. mittromney.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120313042656/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/03/mitt-romney-announces-support-mississippi-governor-phil-bryant. March 13, 2012.
21. Web site: Guam Governor Eddie Calvo Endorses Mitt Romney. Pacific News Center – Fox 6 Guam. March 19, 2012. March 9, 2012.
22. News: Chris Christie endorses Mitt Romney. The Washington Post. Krissah. Thompson. October 12, 2011.
23. Web site: Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels backs Romney in GOP primary.
24. Web site: Gov Deal Endorses Newt Gingrich. December 13, 2011. Parrish. Sandra. wsbradio.com. February 10, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202201347/http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/gov-deal-endorses-newt-gingrich/nF2SZ/. February 2, 2016.
25. News: Fitial endorses Mitt Romney. March 10, 2012. 2012-03-13. Saipan Tribune. Eugenio. Haidee. https://web.archive.org/web/20120312160143/http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=117169&cat=1. March 12, 2012.
26. News: Rucker, Philip. Puerto Rico governor Fortuño endorses Romney. PostPolitics. The Washington Post . January 27, 2012 . January 28, 2012.
27. Web site: Bill Haslam Endorses Mitt Romney. November 1, 2012. 2012-03-16. Sisk. Chas.
28. News: Parker, Ashley. Nikki Haley Endorses Mitt Romney. The Caucus. The New York Times. December 16, 2011. December 18, 2011.
29. News: Balz. Dan. In 2012 GOP race, where are the governors. October 2, 2011. The Washington Post. July 2, 2011.
30. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Utah Governor Gary Herbert. March 9, 2012. mittromney.com. February 2, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120301224437/http://www.mittromney.com/blogs/mitts-view/2012/02/mitt-romney-announces-support-utah-governor-gary-herbert. March 1, 2012.
31. News: Preston, Mark. Jindal to endorse Perry. Political Ticker. CNN. September 12, 2011. September 13, 2011.
32. News: Martin, Jonathan. Jindal backs Romney. Politico. April 10, 2012. April 10, 2012.
33. News: Lee, MJ . Mak, Tim. Bob McDonnell endorses Mitt Romney. Politico. politico.com. January 20, 2012. January 20, 2012.
34. News: Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval backs Rick Perry. Yahoo! News. 2011-09-14. 2012-03-16.
35. News: Rick Scott and Lindsey Graham for Mitt. Politico. April 10, 2012. April 10, 2012. Burns. Alexander.
36. News: Parker. Ashley. Governor Snyder Endorses Romney, Calling Him a 'Native Son'. 2012-02-16. 2012-02-16. The New York Times.
37. News: Sonmez. Felicia. Lamar Alexander endorses Mitt Romney. February 28, 2012. Washington Post. February 24, 2012.
38. News: Burns. Alexander. Charlie Bass joins Kelly Ayotte in Mitt Romney camp. December 1, 2011. Politico. November 21, 2011.
39. Web site: Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso Endorse Mitt Romney. May 8, 2012. mittromney.com. April 13, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120416051536/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/04/senators-mike-enzi-and-john-barrasso-endorse-mitt-romney. April 16, 2012.
40. News: Cohn. Alicia. Sen. Blunt leads Romney support in Congress. October 2, 2011. The Hill. September 20, 2011.
41. News: Heinze. Christian. Scott Brown endorses Romney. November 9, 2011. The Hill. February 23, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110614223154/http://gop12.thehill.com/2011/02/scott-brown-endorses-romney.html. June 14, 2011.
42. News: Joseph. Cameron. Sen. Burr endorses Romney. December 30, 2011. The Hill. December 29, 2011.
43. News: Mali. Meghasham. Sen. Coburn endorses Romney for president. March 8, 2012. The Hill. March 5, 2012.
44. News: Exclusive—Thad Cochran Endorses Romney. December 10, 2011. 2012-03-16. Hohmann. James. the politico.
45. Web site: National Endorsements – Date. 2012-03-09. October 24, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111024185223/http://www.p2012.org/candidates/natendorse.html.
46. News: Nevada's Sandoval, Heller endorse Romney. April 11, 2012. FOX 5 Vegas. May 1, 2012. July 16, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120716073946/http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/17387672/nevadas-sandoval-heller-endorse-romney.
47. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Senator John and Mikey Hoeven as North Dakota Campaign Chairs . November 18, 2011 . Romney for President . December 18, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120105021137/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2011/11/mitt-romney-announces-senator-john-and-mikey-hoeven-north-dakota-campaign-chairs . January 5, 2012 .
48. Web site: Kay Bailey Hutchison officially endorses Romney. May 15, 2012. chron.com. June 5, 2012.
49. News: Perry Already Picking Up Endorsements. August 25, 2011. Tulsa World. August 24, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110825004629/http://nation.foxnews.com/rick-perry/2011/08/24/perry-already-picking-endorsements. August 25, 2011.
50. News: Nebraska's Johanns to endorse Romney. December 23, 2011. CBSNews.com. December 21, 2011.
51. News: Wis. GOP Sen. Johnson endorses Romney. https://archive.today/20120715073345/http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/219377-wisconsin-sen-johnson-endorses-mitt-romney. July 15, 2012. April 1, 2012. thehill.com. April 1, 2012.
52. News: Kirk to throw support to Romney. December 23, 2011. chicagotribune.com. December 19, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111221095900/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-mark-kirk-endorses-romney-1219-20111219,0,951838.story. December 21, 2011.
53. News: Sen. Kyl endorses Romney. May 1, 2012. The Hill. April 20, 2012. Cameron. Joseph.
54. News: Romney touts big endorsements as some Republicans urge end to primary. March 26, 2012. yahoo.com. March 26, 2012.
55. News: Bitter rivalry aside, John McCain endorses Mitt Romney. January 9, 2012. January 4, 2012. Los Angeles Times. Seema. Mehta.
56. News: Mitch McConnell, John Boehner officially endorse Mitt Romney. April 17, 2012. April 17, 2012. Politico. Jake. Sherman. Seung. Min Kim.
57. News: Mitt Romney endorsed by Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska for 2012 race. December 2, 2011. Politico . December 2, 2011.
58. News: Rand Paul Iowa tour stops announced. Stegmeir. Mary. July 14, 2011. The Des Moines Register. July 21, 2011. January 21, 2013. https://archive.today/20130121110738/http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/07/14/rand-paul-iowa-tour-stops-announced.
59. News: Rand Paul endorses Romney. Burns. Alexander. June 7, 2012. Politico. June 8, 2012.
60. Web site: Rob Portman for Romney . Burns. Alexander. January 19, 2012. The Politico. January 19, 2012.
61. News: Republican Sen. Marco Rubio endorses Mitt Romney. Mehta. Seema. March 28, 2012. Los Angeles Times. March 28, 2012.
62. Web site: John Thune to endorse Mitt Romney . Haberman. Maggie. November 23, 2011. Politico. December 1, 2011.
63. News: And now Toomey .... Burns. Alexander. April 10, 2012. Politico. April 10, 2012.
64. Web site: Strauss. Daniel. Rep. Barton is first lawmaker to publicly endorse Gingrich. Thehill.com. May 12, 2011. 2011-10-22.
65. News: Arizona Congressman Trent Franks endorses Michele Bachmann. Rosche. Jedd. POLITICO. December 1, 2011. December 1, 2011.
66. News: Gingrich, Santorum pick up House endorsements. Lederman. Josh. The Hill. January 15, 2012. January 13, 2012.
67. Web site: Rep. Andy Harris Endorses Gingrich in Congress. CBS. November 30, 2011. 2011-12-01.
68. Web site: Georgia Congressman Jack Kingston Endorses Newt Gingrich for President. Newt.org. May 17, 2011. 2011-10-22.
69. Web site: Congressman Tom Price endorses Newt Gingrich to be the next president of the United States. Americasradionewsnetwork.com. May 13, 2011. April 7, 2012. https://archive.today/20120717075144/http://www.americasradionewsnetwork.com/05132011-ARNN-interviews-Congressman-Tom-Price. July 17, 2012.
70. Web site: Newt Gingrich embraces David Rivera, though few do. Politico.com. January 14, 2012. 2012-02-01.
71. Web site: Rep. Hanna endorses Jon Huntsman. ynn.com. January 8, 2012. January 8, 2012. January 10, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120110044744/http://centralny.ynn.com/content/top_stories/569503/rep--hanna-endorses-jon-huntsman/.
72. News: Rep. Tim Johnson endorses Ron Paul in GOP race. State Journal-Register. March 14, 2012. March 19, 2012.
73. Web site: Fabian. Jordan. 'You lie' Congressman Wilson endorses Pawlenty for president. The Hill. June 9, 2011 .
74. News: Summers. Juana. Joe Wilson endorses Tim Pawlenty. December 22, 2011. Politico. June 9, 2011.
75. News: Press Release – Gov. Perry Announces Colorado Leadership Team for Presidential Campaign. April 7, 2012. October 17, 2011.
76. News: Sam Graves gives Rick Perry first endorsement from Missouri. August 31, 2011. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. August 16, 2011.
77. News: Jeb Hensarling endorses Rick Perry for President. April 7, 2012. The Dallas Morning News. Jeffers Jr.. Gromer. August 25, 2011. March 31, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120331221325/http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/08/jeb-hensarling-endorses-rick-p.html.
78. News: Louisiana Officials Strain and Scalise Endorse Texas Gov. Rick Perry for President. September 2, 2011. The Cypress Times. September 1, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120125031350/http://www.thecypresstimes.com/article/News/National_News/LOUISIANA_OFFICIALS_STRAIN_AND_SCALISE_ENDORSE_TEXAS_GOV_RICK_PERRY_FOR_PRESIDENT/50038. January 25, 2012.
79. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Congresswoman Sandy Adams. mittromney.com. January 18, 2012. January 18, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120120173636/https://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/01/mitt-romney-announces-support-congresswoman-sandy-adams. January 20, 2012.
80. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Louisiana Congressman Rodney Alexander. October 6, 2011. mittromney.com. April 7, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120105133255/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2011/10/mitt-romney-announces-support-louisiana-congressman-rodney-alexander. January 5, 2012.
81. Romney Nabs Lamar Smith, Amodei. https://web.archive.org/web/20111027131651/http://thepage.time.com/2011/10/26/romney-nabs-amodei/. October 27, 2011. Time. October 26, 2011. April 7, 2012.
82. News: UPDATED: Four more Alabama congressmen endorse Mitt Romney for president. Alabama Live. April 11, 2012. May 1, 2012.
83. News: Herman Cain lies low, snags endorsement. Mak. Tim. POLITICO. November 5, 2011. November 5, 2011.
84. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Congressman Dan Benishek. mittromney.com. January 20, 2012. 2012-02-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120208101928/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/01/mitt-romney-announces-support-michigan-congressman-dan-benishek. February 8, 2012.
85. Web site: Romney snags Dennis Hastert, more endorsements. https://archive.today/20120716120112/http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/186953-romney-snags-dennis-hastert-more-endorsements. July 16, 2012. October 12, 2011. April 7, 2012.
86. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of California Congressmen Jerry Lewis, Ken Calvert & Brian Bilbray. mittromney.com. December 6, 2011. 2011-12-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20120104161532/http://mittromney.com/news/press/2011/12/mitt-romney-announces-support-california-congressmen-jerry-lewis-ken-calvert-bria. January 4, 2012.
87. Web site: 2012 GOP Lawmaker Endorsements for President . TheHill.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20111126145753/http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/173757-2012-lawmaker-endorsements-for-president . November 26, 2011 .
88. Web site: Three Tennessee congressmen to endorse Romney. http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20190326044029/http://dyn.politico.com/members/forums/thread.cfm?catid=21&subcatid=69&threadid=6220195. March 26, 2019. Politico.com. December 5, 2011. 2011-12-28.
89. Web site: Dave Camp to endorse Romney. Politico.com. December 20, 2011. 2011-12-28. http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20121002144247/http://dyn.politico.com/members/forums/thread.cfm?catid=21&subcatid=69&threadid=6265260. October 2, 2012.
90. News: Cantor backs Romney. Haberman. Maggie. Politico. March 4, 2012. 2012-03-08.
91. News: Texas Congressmen Endorse Mitt Romney. April 5, 2012. Foley. Elise. April 5, 2012. The Huffington Post.
92. News: Deirdre Shesgreen. Ohio Republicans hopping on Romney train as it leaves the station. cincinnati.com. April 18, 2012. May 10, 2012. April 22, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120422160507/http://cincinnati.com/blogs/politics/2012/04/18/ohio-republicans-hopping-on-romney-train-as-it-leaves-the-station/.
93. Web site: Alexander Burns. Jason Chaffetz, former Huntsman chief of staff, backs Mitt Romney. The Politico. July 5, 2011. 2011-09-13.
94. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of North Carolina Representatives. October 17, 2011. mittromney.com. April 8, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120105131312/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2011/10/mitt-romney-announces-support-north-carolina-representatives. January 5, 2012.
95. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Three Texas Members of Congress. mittromney.com. January 20, 2012. 2012-02-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120202211001/http://mittromney.com/blogs/mitts-view/2012/01/mitt-romney-announces-support-three-texas-members-congress. February 2, 2012.
96. News: Romney campaigns in Florida and Georgia, picks up key endorsements. October 2, 2011. The Washington Post. June 16, 2011. Krissah. Thompson.
97. News: Romney earns endorsement of freshman Rep. Jeff Denham. April 29, 2012. The Hill. March 27, 2012.
98. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Tennessee Congressman Scott DesJarlais. March 8, 2012. mittromney.com. March 2, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120303012806/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/03/mitt-romney-announces-support-tennessee-congressman-scott-desjarlais. March 3, 2012.
99. News: Romney picks up key South Florida endorsements. December 28, 2011. The Miami Herald. November 28, 2011. Marc. Caputo.
100. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Congressman Robert Dold. December 28, 2011. November 14, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120105054436/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2011/11/mitt-romney-announces-support-congressman-robert-dold. January 5, 2012.
101. News: Kraus. Scott. Romney makes Rep. Fitzpatrick support official. March 28, 2012. The Morning Call. March 28, 2012. April 4, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120404224926/http://www.mcall.com/news/nationworld/blog_pennsylvania_ave/mc-mike-fitzpatrick-endorses-mitt-romney-20120328,0,3700973.story.
102. News: Tim Griffin, onetime Perry fan, backs Mitt. October 5, 2011. Burns. Alexander. POLITICO.com. April 8, 2012.
103. News: Giuliani Ally Backs Romney. The Wall Street Journal. Devlin. Barrett. October 10, 2011.
104. News: Pillifant. Reid. Representative Nan Hayworth endorsed Mitt Romney. November 14, 2011. November 4, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111107131851/http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/culture/2011/11/4018037/nan-hayworth-swing-district-congresswoman-would-romney-top-ticket-20. November 7, 2011.
105. News: Herrera Beutler endorses Mitt Romney. June 2, 2012. 2012-02-18. Mathieu. Stevie. The Columbian.
106. News: Issa endorses Romney. October 2, 2011. The Hill. September 22, 2011.
107. Web site: U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance Endorses Romney. December 28, 2011. October 26, 2011.
108. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Ohio Congressman Steve Latourette. March 8, 2012. February 21, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120302121849/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/02/mitt-romney-announces-support-ohio-congressman-steve-latourette. March 2, 2012.
109. News: Talent, Long take aim at Santorum as he pulls even with Romney. February 18, 2012. February 14, 2012. The Springfield News-Leader. September 21, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150921001803/http://blogs.news-leader.com/mopolitics/2012/02/14/talent-long-take-aim-at-santorum-as-he-pulls-even-with-romney/.
110. News: Mitt Romney Announces Congressman Cynthia Lummis as Wyoming Campaign Chair. December 28, 2011. November 14, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120105054413/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2011/11/mitt-romney-announces-congressman-cynthia-lummis-wyoming-campaign-chair. January 5, 2012.
111. Web site: Burns. Alexander. House Armed Services chairman Buck McKeon for Mitt Romney. Politico.
112. Web site: Hohmann. James. EXCLUSIVE – MCMORRIS RODGERS TO ENDORSE ROMNEY. https://archive.today/20120708043812/http://dyn.politico.com/members/forums/thread.cfm?catid=21&subcatid=69&threadid=6227829. 2012-07-08. Politico.
113. News: Candice Miller endorsed Governor Rick Perry in his campaign for President. September 15, 2011. September 9, 2011. April 25, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120425085449/http://candice-miller.com/2011/09/09/candice-miller-endorsed-governor-rick-perry-in-his-campaign-for-president/.
114. Web site: Gray. Kathleen. U.S. Rep. Candice Miller endorses Romney. March 21, 2012. March 28, 2012. freep.com.
115. Web site: Toeplitz. Shira. Florida's Jeff Miller Endorses Mitt Romney. Roll Call. October 27, 2011 .
116. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Minnesota Congressman Erik Paulsen. mittromney.com. January 26, 2012. 2012-02-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120128023355/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/01/mitt-romney-announces-support-minnesota-congressman-erik-paulsen. January 28, 2012.
117. News: Reichert Endorses Romney in Wash. GOP Caucus. February 28, 2012. March 19, 2012. The Seattle Times.
118. News: U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci endorses Mitt Romney for president. October 25, 2011. cleveland.com. April 8, 2012.
119. News: Hohmann. James. Rogers, Whitfield endorse Romney. October 17, 2011. Politico. April 8, 2012.
120. News: Williams. Tom. Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers. https://web.archive.org/web/20140720192450/http://thepage.time.com/2011/12/22/rogers-backs-romney/. July 20, 2014. December 28, 2011. thepage.time.com. December 22, 2011.
121. Web site: Wyatt. Jayde. CA Congressman Rohrabacher: "Romney – By Far – Best Choice". December 28, 2011. December 12, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120105200924/http://mittromneycentral.com/2011/12/12/ca-congressman-rohrabacher-romney-by-far-best-choice/. January 5, 2012.
122. News: Cohn. Alicia. Romney gains endorsements from McCotter, Rokita. October 2, 2011. The Hill. September 23, 2011.
123. News: Paul Ryan embraces Mitt Romney. March 30, 2012. March 30, 2012. The Politico. Schultheis. Emily.
124. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock. December 28, 2011. November 8, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120105055156/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2011/11/mitt-romney-announces-support-illinois-congressman-aaron-schock. January 5, 2012.
125. News: Santorum, Romney battle for Illinois conservatives. March 19, 2011. March 18, 2011. Sweet. Lynn. Chicago Sun-Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20120318190051/http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/03/santorum_romney_battle_for_ill.html. March 18, 2012.
126. News: Lamar Smith endorses Romney. October 26, 2011. San Antonio Express-News. April 8, 2012.
127. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Ohio Congressman Mike Turner. mittromney.com. January 17, 2012. 2012-02-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120208124145/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/01/mitt-romney-announces-support-ohio-congressman-mike-turner. February 8, 2012.
128. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Congressman Fred Upton, Congressman Tim Walberg and Additional Michigan Leaders. mittromney.com. February 8, 2012. 2012-02-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20120214080646/http://www.mittromney.com/blogs/mitts-view/2012/02/mitt-romney-announces-support-michigan-congressman-fred-upton-congressman-t. February 14, 2012.
129. News: Oregon's Greg Walden Endorses Mitt Romney for President. October 14, 2011. Roll Call. April 7, 2012.
130. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Arkansas Congressman Steve Womack. mittromney.com. January 19, 2012. 2012-02-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120125081620/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/01/mitt-romney-announces-support-arkansas-congressman-steve-womack. January 25, 2012.
131. Web site: Congressman Robert Aderholt Endorse Rick Santorum For President. ricksantorum.com. February 24, 2012. February 24, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120227182246/http://www.ricksantorum.com/pressrelease/congressman-robert-aderholt-endorse-rick-santorum-president. February 27, 2012.
132. News: Rep. Barletta endorses Santorum. Itkowitz. Colby. The Morning Call. January 15, 2012. January 13, 2012.
133. Web site: Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson Announces Her Support for Rick Santorum. March 11, 2012. 2012-03-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20120314183138/http://www.ricksantorum.com/news/2012/03/congresswoman-jo-ann-emerson-announces-her-support-rick-santorum. March 14, 2012.
134. News: Rick Santorum Calls Mitt Romney Campaign 'Desperate' for Questioning Saturday's Delegate Haul. Walshe. Shushannah. ABC News. March 13, 2012. March 11, 2012.
135. News: For Rick. https://web.archive.org/web/20140814040448/http://thepage.time.com/2012/03/13/for-rick-4/. August 14, 2014. March 13, 2012. 2012-03-13. The Page. Time and CNN.
136. News: Waddington. Lynda. July 1, 2011. Bachmann gets nod from fourth Iowa Senator. The Iowa Independent. August 14, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110809181212/http://iowaindependent.com/58042/bachmann-gets-nod-from-fourth-iowa-senator/. August 9, 2011.
137. News: Waddington. Lynda. June 28, 2011. Sorenson, Zaun make Bachmann support official. The Iowa Independent. August 14, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110905084304/http://iowaindependent.com/57870/sorenson-zaun-make-bachmann-support-official. September 5, 2011.
138. News: Jacobs. Jennifer. August 9, 2011. GOP lawmakers De Boef and Brandenburg endorse Bachmann for president. The Des Moines Register. August 14, 2011. January 21, 2013. https://archive.today/20130121092941/http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/08/09/gop-lawmakers-de-boef-and-brandenburg-endorse-bachmann-for-president.
139. News: Herman Cain Picks Up Nine Michigan Endorsements. Mike . 2012 Presidential Campaign Blog. November 23, 2011. November 15, 2011.
140. Web site: Herman Cain addresses Georgia Legislature. Politico.
141. Web site: Renee Unterman endorses Herman Cain. Galloway. Jim. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. November 10, 2011. November 9, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111112091643/http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2011/11/09/renee-unterman-endorses-herman-cain/. November 12, 2011.
142. News: Herman Cain's surge, Rick Perry's slide reflect Florida GOP free-for-all. Bennett . George . The Palm Beach Post. October 3, 2011. October 2, 2011.
143. News: Herman Cain Picks Up Eight Endorsements from Key New Hampshire Legislators. HermanCain.com. November 23, 2011. November 19, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111122203346/http://hermancain.com/news/herman_cain_picks_up_eight_endorsements_from_key_new_hampshire_legislators. November 22, 2011.
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146. Web site: Cain is the one. https://web.archive.org/web/20141018222433/http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/279752/cain-is-the-one?&CSAuthResp=1316357410:49q3utbf47csiigcs34gnnpuc3:CSUserId%7CCSGroupId:approved:B8FB9AF0F7963312611F9A1A0C6C9459&CSUserId=94&CSGroupId=1. October 18, 2014.
147. Web site: Newt 2012 Press Release on Georgia Endorsements . teamgingrich.blogspot.com . August 26, 2011 . November 6, 2011.
148. Web site: Newt Gingrich Announces Support of Conservative Kansas State Legislators. Newt.org . February 15, 2012 . February 18, 2012.
149. Web site: Newt 2012 Florida Announces Florida Statewide Leaders and Steering Committee . June 1, 2012 . 2012-02-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120214085005/http://www.newt.org/news/newt-2012-florida-announces-florida-statewide-leaders-and-steering-committee . February 14, 2012 .
150. News: Gingrich collects support from former Perry and Huntsman backers. MSNBC. 2012-01-19. 2012-03-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20120315032014/http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/19/10193564-gingrich-collects-support-from-former-perry-and-huntsman-backers. March 15, 2012.
151. Web site: Team of 52 Iowans Back Newt Gingrich for President. Newt.org . December 15, 2011 . 2012-03-01.
152. News: Harrell endorses Gingrich. 2012-01-19. 2012-03-15. The Post And Courier.
153. Web site: Update: Gingrich Adds Two More to his S.C. Team . January 2, 2012 . March 15, 2012 . Millard . Hal . https://web.archive.org/web/20120613065343/http://mauldin.patch.com/articles/kenny-bingham-endorses-gingrich . June 13, 2012 .
154. Web site: O'Brien endorses Gingrich. 2011-12-22. May 3, 2012. concordmonitor.com. https://archive.today/20120722212624/http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/299808/obrien-endorses-gingrich. July 22, 2012.
155. News: Two Cain backers in N.H. decamp for Gingrich. 2011-11-29. June 3, 2012. CBS News.
156. News: Gingrich Condemns Senate on Payroll Tax Vote. 2011-12-21. January 3, 2012. The New York Times. Trip. Gabriel. Jeff. Zeleny.
157. Web site: Newt Gingrich endorsed by Iowa House appropriations chairman. December 30, 2011. 2012-03-01. July 10, 2012. https://archive.today/20120710041453/http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/12/30/newt-gingrich-endorsed-iowa-house-appropriations-chairman.
158. News: Tuesday, Jan. 3, Update: Final Week Endorsements. January 3, 2012. 2012-03-12. New Hampshire Union Leader. Distaso. John. https://web.archive.org/web/20120127050050/http://newhampshire.com/article/20120106/NEWS0605/110609989. January 27, 2012.
159. Web site: For Herman Cain, the campaign all but over. December 2, 2011.
160. Web site: Tom Beaumont . Gingrich in Iowa spouts ideas, nets endorsement | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs . Blogs.desmoinesregister.com . January 25, 2011 . 2011-10-22 . https://archive.today/20120701180723/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2011/01/25/gingrich-in-iowa-spouts-ideas-nets-endorsement/ . July 1, 2012 .
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162. News: On 4th visit to S.C., Huntsman looks for middle ground in GOP race. Smith, Gina. August 30, 2011. The State. https://web.archive.org/web/20110910050017/http://www.thestate.com/2011/08/30/1951061/wilson-endorses-huntsman.html. September 10, 2011.
163. Web site: Pindell. James. Huntsman Grabs Endorsements of 6 Reps in Wake of Boycott. Jon2012. November 18, 2011.
164. News: New Hampshire State Representatives Endorse Jon Huntsman for President. July 21, 2011. October 27, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111016220000/http://jon2012.com/campaign/Jul-21-2011/New-Hampshire-State-Representatives-Endorse-Jon-Huntsman-President. October 16, 2011.
165. News: Huntsman banks on New Hampshire for support. Schoenberg, Shira. The Boston Globe. September 13, 2011. September 23, 2011.
166. News: Three New Hampshire State Reps Endorse Gary Johnson For President. October 4, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111006233306/http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/three-new-hampshire-state-reps-endorse-gary-johnson-for-president. October 6, 2011.
167. Web site: Ron Paul Receives Key Endorsements from Three South Carolina State Senators. 2012-01-17. 2012-02-23. marketwatch.com. The Wall Street Journal.
168. Web site: Ron Paul Receives Pivotal Endorsement of South Carolina State Senator Tom Davis. 2012-02-14. January 15, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120214070808/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2012/01/15/ron-paul-receives-pivotal-endorsement-of-south-carolina-state-senator-tom-davis/. February 14, 2012.
169. Web site: Ron Paul to Receive Endorsement of New Jersey State Sen. Mike Doherty. September 20, 2011. ronpaul2012.com. August 20, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110924075902/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/09/20/ron-paul-to-receive-endorsement-of-new-jersey-state-sen-mike-doherty/. September 24, 2011.
170. Web site: RP Campaign Announces NH chairman, New Staffers. Lew Rockwell. June 8, 2011. LewRockwell.com. June 15, 2011.
171. Web site: Who Is Nicholas Kettle?. August 13, 2011. NickKettleForRISenate.webs.com. August 13, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20101218061218/http://nickkettleforrisenate.webs.com/aboutnick.htm. December 18, 2010.
172. Web site: Ron Paul Endorsed By Idaho State Senator Monty Pearce. March 2, 2012. March 31, 2012. ronpaul2012.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120419132729/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2012/03/02/ron-paul-endorsed-by-idaho-state-senator-monty-pearce/. April 19, 2012.
173. News: Paul drafts Sanborn . Concord Monitor . October 27, 2011 . November 1, 2011 . Palermo, Sarah.
174. News: Bachmann's Iowa campaign chairman endorses Paul. www.usatoday.com. December 29, 2011. December 29, 2011.
175. Web site: New Hampshire State Senator Ray White Endorses Ron Paul. December 14, 2011. April 3, 2012. ronpaul2012.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120228192758/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/12/14/new-hampshire-state-senator-ray-white-endorses-ron-paul/. February 28, 2012.
176. Web site: Hart, Barbieri, Adams Back Ron Paul. December 28, 2011. spokesman.com. March 31, 2012.
177. Web site: Ron Paul backers show their support. November 20, 2011. www.thetimesnews.com. November 21, 2011.
178. Web site: Ron Paul Gains Endorsements of Two More New Hampshire State Representatives. September 8, 2011. ronpaul2012.com. September 8, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111011061506/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/09/08/ron-paul-gains-endorsement-of-two-more-new-hampshire-state-representatives/. October 11, 2011.
179. Web site: Ron Paul Endorsed By Missouri State Rep. Paul Curtman. February 18, 2012. ronpaul2012.com. April 1, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120424163213/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2012/02/18/ron-paul-endorsed-by-missouri-state-rep-paul-curtman/. April 24, 2012.
180. Web site: Hart stumps for Ron Paul.
181. Web site: New Hampshire State Representatives Endorse Ron Paul. November 23, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111025023957/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/06/23/new-hampshire-state-representatives-endorse-ron-paul/. October 25, 2011.
182. Web site: Ron Paul Endorsed By Maine State Rep. Aaron Libby. January 28, 2012. ronpaul2012.com. April 1, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120419114612/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2012/01/28/ron-paul-endorsed-by-maine-state-rep-aaron-libby/. April 19, 2012.
183. Web site: Ron Paul Endorsed by Iowa State Rep. Glen Massie. Gamut News Staff. May 23, 2011. Gamut News. June 10, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110725001941/http://gamutnews.com/20110523/6906/ron-paul-endorsed-by-iowa-state-rep-glen-massie.html. July 25, 2011.
184. Web site: Rep Manuse endorses Ron Paul for president. https://web.archive.org/web/20120426001256/http://amanuse.rlcnh.org/2011/10/01/rep-manuse-endorses-ron-paul-for-president/. April 26, 2012.
185. Web site: Ron Paul Scores Endorsement, Wins Taxpayers' Straw Poll. November 23, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120120132911/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/07/11/ron-paul-scores-endorsement-wins-taxpayers-straw-poll/. January 20, 2012.
186. Web site: Ron Paul New Hampshire Team Names 'NH Employers For Ron Paul' Coalition Leadership. November 23, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111125223612/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/11/22/ron-paul-new-hampshire-team-names-%E2%80%98nh-employers-for-ron-paul%E2%80%99-coalition-leadership/. November 25, 2011.
187. Web site: Ron Paul Endorsed by Iowa Representative Kim Pearson. June 8, 2011. RonPaul2012.com. November 23, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120208021521/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/06/08/ron-paul-endorsed-by-iowa-representative-kim-pearson/. February 8, 2012.
188. Web site: Ron Paul Endorsed by Louisiana State Rep. Joel Robideaux and Fmr. LAGOP Deputy Chair Charlie Davis. January 20, 2012. RonPaul2012.com. April 1, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120214072108/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2012/01/20/ron-paul-endorsed-by-louisiana-state-rep-joel-robideaux-and-fmr-lagop-deputy-chair-charlie-davis/. February 14, 2012.
189. Iowa Rep. Jason Schultz Endorses Ron Paul for President . July 22, 2011 . July 22, 2011.
190. Web site: Ron Paul Endorsed By 3 More State Reps. Pindell. James. August 16, 2011. WMUR-TV. August 17, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120329120828/http://politicalscoop.wmur.com/ron-paul-endorsed-by-3-more-state-reps. March 29, 2012.
191. News: Gaetz endorses Perry for president. https://archive.today/20120715055945/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2011/08/gaetz-endorses-perry-for-president.html. July 15, 2012. September 5, 2011. Orlando Sentinel. August 30, 2011.
192. News: Wilkins, Peeler endorse Perry. September 5, 2011. The State. August 21, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110910040658/http://www.thestate.com/2011/08/21/1941239/wilkins-peeler-endorse-perry.html. September 10, 2011.
193. News: Another big Florida endorsement for Rick Perry?. Janet. Zink. August 25, 2011. St. Petersburg Times. August 19, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110914032953/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/another-big-florida-endorsement-rick-perry. September 14, 2011.
194. News: Dean Cannon endorses Rick Perry. December 1, 2011. Tampa Bay Times. August 24, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110913021722/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/dean-cannon-endorses-rick-perry. September 13, 2011.
195. News: Assemblyman Logue says Rick Perry has 'Ronald Reagan mystique. September 5, 2011. Willows Journal. August 13, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120406214542/http://www.willows-journal.com/articles/perry-109105-marysville-entry-texas.html. April 6, 2012.
196. News: Florida House Majority Leader Endorses Gov. Rick Perry For President. September 23, 2011. September 22, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110925062950/http://www.rickperry.org/news/florida-house-majority-leader-endorses-gov-rick-perry-for-president/. September 25, 2011.
197. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Arizona Elected Officials. February 2, 2012. February 7, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120207214715/http://www.mittromney.com/blogs/mitts-view/2012/02/mitt-romney-announces-support-additional-arizona-elected-officials. February 7, 2012.
198. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Colorado State Senator Steve King. February 6, 2012. February 21, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120214124351/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/02/mitt-romney-announces-support-colorado-state-senator-steve-king. February 14, 2012.
199. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Connecticut Campaign Team . mittromney.com . September 29, 2011 . 2011-01-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120105060027/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2011/09/mitt-romney-announces-connecticut-campaign-team . January 5, 2012 .
200. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Idaho Elected Officials. February 8, 2012. 2012-03-05. mittromney.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20121010045338/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/02/mitt-romney-announces-support-idaho-elected-officials. October 10, 2012.
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202. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Additional Colorado Leaders. February 4, 2012. February 21, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120214124651/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/02/mitt-romney-announces-support-additional-colorado-leaders. February 14, 2012.
203. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Idaho Statewide Steering Committee. June 20, 2011. 2012-03-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20120210233455/http://www.mittromney.com/press/2011/06/mitt-romney-announces-idaho-statewide-steering-committee. February 10, 2012.
204. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Colorado State Representative Bob Gardner. February 6, 2012. February 21, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120214124327/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2012/02/mitt-romney-announces-support-colorado-state-representative-bob-gardner. February 14, 2012.
205. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Support of Alabama Speaker of the House | Mitt Romney for President . Mittromney.com . October 5, 2011 . 2011-12-28 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120104231047/http://mittromney.com/news/press/2011/10/mitt-romney-announces-support-alabama-speaker-house . January 4, 2012 .
206. Web site: Mitt Romney Announces Delaware Endorsements, Files Primary Ballot Paperwork. Mittromney.com. October 27, 2011. 2012-01-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20120105021223/http://www.mittromney.com/news/press/2011/10/mitt-romney-announces-delaware-endorsements-files-primary-ballot-paperwork. January 5, 2012.
207. Web site: Conservative Palmetto State Senator Chip Campsen Joins The Fight With Santorum . Ricksantorum.com . January 15, 2012 . 2012-02-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120302000600/http://www.ricksantorum.com/pressrelease/conservative-palmetto-state-senator-chip-campsen-joins-fight-santorum . March 2, 2012 .
208. Web site: Wisconsin Conservatives Rally Behind Rick Santorum. March 30, 2012. April 2, 2012. ricksantorum.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20120402204543/http://www.ricksantorum.com/news/2012/03/wisconsin-conservatives-rally-behind-rick-santorum. April 2, 2012.
209. Web site: Santorum Receives Two Major Conservative New Hampshire Endorsements . Ricksantorum.com . January 5, 2012 . 2012-01-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120120121846/http://www.ricksantorum.com/pressrelease/santorum-receives-two-major-conservative-new-hampshire-endorsements . January 20, 2012 .
210. News: Corman backs Santorum for prez nod. January 2, 2011. Centre Daily Times. September 6, 2011.
211. Web site: Santorum Announces Minnesota Leadership Endorsements . Ricksantorum.com . February 6, 2011 . 2012-02-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120225184813/http://www.ricksantorum.com/pressrelease/santorum-announces-minnesota-leadership-endorsements . February 25, 2012 .
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216. Web site: Senator Santorum announces additional New Hampshire endorsements . Ricksantorum.com . September 21, 2011 . 2012-01-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120120135540/http://www.ricksantorum.com/news/2011/09/senator-santorum-announces-additional-new-hampshire-endorsements . January 20, 2012 .
217. Web site: Herman Cain Gets the Backing of Florida Legislator Scott Plakon. Derby. Kevin. Sunshine State News. September 24, 2011. September 24, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111001054617/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/eve-p5-herman-cain-gets-backing-florida-legislator-scott-plakon. October 1, 2011.
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219. Web site: Endorsements Draw Attention, Not Votes . FrumForum . June 26, 2011 . August 31, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150403081854/http://www.frumforum.com/celebrity-endorsements-draw-attention-not-votes/ . April 3, 2015 .
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221. Web site: Wayne Newton cuddles with Michele Bachmann on Fox News, kisses her.
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224. Web site: Cain decries BRAC, presents tax plan in WR campaign stop. October 27, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120312013310/http://www.macon.com/2011/09/16/1705503/cain-in-warner-robins.html. March 12, 2012.
225. News: Gingrich nabs high-profile endorsement in South Carolina – CNN Political Ticker . CNN . November 28, 2011.
226. Web site: Chuck Norris for Newt Gingrich. politico.com . January 20, 2012 . 2012-01-20.
227. Web site: Tea Party leader to resign post – SC Politics Today . TheState.com . September 13, 2011 . 2011-10-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111018235546/http://www.thestate.com/2011/09/13/1970117/tea-party-leader-to-resign-post.html . October 18, 2011 .
228. Web site: Todd Palin Endorses Newt Gingrich for President. newt.org . January 9, 2012 . 2012-01-28.
229. News: Gould . Aaron . Perdue will back Gingrich for president in 2012 . ajc.com . March 21, 2011 . 2011-10-22.
230. Web site: Haberman . Maggie . Newt Gingrich endorsed by Tea Party Nation founder Judson Phillips . Politico.com . September 26, 2011 . 2011-12-04.
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232. Web site: Burns . Alexander . Florida GOP debate: Newt's no-show . Politico.com . January 27, 2012 . 2012-01-28.
233. News: Jeb Bush, Jr. Endorses Huntsman – Fox News . Fox News . August 10, 2011 . October 27, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120114163221/http://politics.blogs.foxnews.com/2011/08/10/jeb-bush-jr-endorses-huntsman . January 14, 2012 .
234. News: In race, Huntsman fights Romney cash juggernaut. Dixon . Kim . June 29, 2011 . Reuters. Reuters . January 9, 2012.
235. Web site: Students for Daniels Founders Endorse Huntsman. Human Events. June 6, 2011. June 30, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110609023152/http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=43976. June 9, 2011.
236. News: PACs rack up bucks for Prez . Variety. Also expected to tap Hollywood support is Jon Huntsman, who has the backing of producer Craig Haffner, who has been active in GOP causes.. August 2, 2011 . August 4, 2011 . Johnson, Ted.
237. News: John DiStaso's Granite Status: Pawlenty steering committee member defects to Romney camp. July 26, 2011. The Union Leader. John DiStaso.
238. News: Jon Huntsman For President Announces The Endorsement of Jeb Bush, Jr. And Ana Navarro in Florida. Dec, Mike. 4President.us. August 10, 2011. September 23, 2011.
239. News: Former Pa. Gov. Tom Ridge endorses Jon Huntsman in New Hampshire. Boerma, Lindsey. CBS News. September 16, 2011. September 22, 2011.
240. News: Jon Huntsman endorsed by South Carolina Attorney General. Haberman, Maggie. Politico. August 29, 2011. January 9, 2012.
241. Web site: chuckbaldwinlive . YouTube . 2012-05-23.
242. News: Scott Banister, Zivity.com Founder, Supports Ron Paul For President. September 20, 2011. HuffingtonPost.com. September 20, 2011. Carly. Schwartz.
243. Web site: Why I Cast My Vote in the Republican Primary for Ron Paul . therealredbarron.com . March 13, 2012 . 2014-01-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140201215850/http://therealredbarron.com/2012/03/13/why-i-cast-my-vote-in-the-republican-primary-for-ron-paul/ . February 1, 2014 .
244. Web site: Big US online retailer to accept Bitcoin. Financial Times. Barney Jopson . Stephen Foley . December 19, 2013. Mr Byrne, who supported the libertarian Ron Paul in the 2012 US presidential election, said he saw business benefits to accepting Bitcoin..
245. News: Kelly Clarkson Endorses Obama, Citing President's Gay Marriage Stance. The Huffington Post. October 23, 2012. 2012-10-23. Curtis. Wong.
246. Web site: Kelly Clarkson Supports Ron Paul. politico.com. December 29, 2011. 2011-12-29.
247. Web site: Ron Paul Endorsed by Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host Jerry Doyle . December 20, 2011. Libertypulse . January 16, 2012.
248. Web site: Barry Goldwater on Ron Paul . . February 10, 2014.
249. Web site: Ron Paul to Announce Presidential Bid Next Month!! – Alex Jones Tv 1/2. Jones. Alex. April 5, 2011. YouTube. June 30, 2011.
250. Web site: Ace . Ezra . KRS-One to Rock the Ron Paul Revolution Tour | Blogtown, PDX . Blogtown.portlandmercury.com . 2011-10-01.
251. News: McDevitt. Caitlin. Juliette Lewis rooting for Ron Paul. The Politico. January 11, 2012. March 25, 2012.
252. News: Barry Manilow backing Obama, not Paul. The Washington Post. September 28, 2011. July 10, 2017.
253. Web site: Barry Manilow supports Ron Paul as "solid" candidate. September 16, 2011. 2011-10-12.
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255. Web site: Ron Paul Mentioned by Judge Napolitano: "I Still Want Ron Paul" (For President 2012) . August 23, 2011. YouTube. January 14, 2011.
256. Web site: Prodigy Talks Ron Paul for President, Osama bin Laden. Ryon. Sean. May 17, 2011. HipHop DX. June 22, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110623134631/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.15164/title.prodigy-talks-ron-paul-for-president-osama-bin-laden. June 23, 2011.
257. Web site: Dylan Ratigan MSNBC Supports Ron Paul 2012!!! . TheLipperTube. August 15, 2011.
258. Web site: The Roads to War and Economic Collapse by Paul Craig Roberts . Lewrockwell.com . November 28, 2011 . 2012-05-23.
259. Web site: Joe Rogan of 'Fear Factor' Endorses Ron Paul. USNews.com. December 16, 2011 . 2012-01-19.
260. Web site: Jim Rogers Endorses Ron Paul For President: "He's The ONLY One In American Politics Who Has A Clue About What's Really Going On" . The Daily Bail . August 16, 2011 . 2011-09-13.
261. Web site: Why I voted for Ron Paul. Politico. June 13, 2012.
262. Web site: Michael Scheuer Endorses Ron Paul for President. December 30, 2011. ronpaul.com. January 2, 2012.
263. Web site: Peter Schiff endorses Ron Paul for President. YouTube. YouTube. November 21, 2011.
264. Web site: Doug Stanhope Endorses Ron Paul 2012. Stanhope. Doug. May 15, 2011. YouTube. August 8, 2011.
265. Web site: Stossel backs Ron Paul in 2012. Fox News Business. June 30, 2011. October 21, 2011.
266. Web site: Ron Paul for the GOP Nomination. 2011-10-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20111219214218/http://andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com/2011/12/ron-paul-for-the-gop-nomination.html. December 19, 2011.
267. Web site: PayPal founder Peter Thiel gives $900K to Ron Paul PAC. Politico.
268. Web site: Why Vince Vaughn Supports Ron Paul. Ron Paul 2012 Campaign. September 19, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110923182911/http://www.ronpaul2012.com/2011/09/19/why-vince-vaughn-supports-ron-paul/. September 23, 2011.
269. News: Jesse Ventura: Unclassified. June 8, 2011. CNN. August 10, 2011.
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271. Web site: Rick Perry for President 2012 - Steve Forbes Endorses Rick Perry for President. October 27, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111028134406/http://www.rickperry.org/news/steve-forbes-endorses-rick-perry-for-president/. October 28, 2011.
272. News: Kinky for Perry. September 5, 2011. The Daily Beast. August 24, 2011.
273. News: Religious Right Millionaire Backed Rick Perry's Career, Paved Texas Conservative Politics With Money. September 5, 2011. The Huffington Post. August 27, 2011. Paul. Blumenthal.
274. Web site: Perry Lands Endorsement From Former Florida GOP Chairman. https://web.archive.org/web/20110924015558/http://www.rttnews.com/Content/PoliticalNews.aspx?Node=B1&Id=1719787 . 2011-09-24 . 2011-09-28 .
275. News: Haberman. Maggie. Robert Bork for Mitt Romney. February 4, 2012. Politico. August 2, 2011.
276. News: Schultheis. Emily. Jeb Bush backs Romney. March 3, 2012. The Politico. March 21, 2012.
277. News: Sharron Angle endorses Rick Santorum. Demirjian . Karoun . Las Vegas Sun. February 11, 2012. February 1, 2012.
278. News: DeWine on Santorum: 'He's human'. Politico.com . 2012-02-17. 2012-02-18.
279. Web site: PICKET: Megadeth frontman throws support to Santorum . Picket . Kerry . Washington Times . February 15, 2012. February 14, 2012.
280. "Put this at the top of the list of words I never thought I'd type: Dave Mustaine, the frontman for Megadeth, endorsed Rick Santorum." – Barbara Morill, liberal Daily Kos blogger. Web site: Midday Thread . Morill . Barbara . Daily Kos . February 15, 2012. February 15, 2012.
281. Web site: Megadeth's Dave Mustaine wants Rick Santorum . Erickson . Anne . Audio Ink Radio . February 15, 2012. February 15, 2012.
282. Web site: Megadeth singer endorses Rick Santorum, calls Newt Gingrich 'an angry little man' . Moody . Chris . Yahoo! News . February 15, 2012. February 15, 2012.
283. Web site: Christian Singer and Three-Time Grammy Winner Michael W. Smith Endorses Santorum for President. March 12, 2012. March 14, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120315132916/http://www.ricksantorum.com/news/2012/03/christian-singer-and-three-time-grammy-winner-michael-w-smith-endorses-santorum-preside. March 15, 2012.
284. News: Tancredo forms "super PAC" to raise unlimited money for 2012. Sherry . Allison . The Denver Post. September 6, 2011. August 16, 2011.
285. News: Tom Tancredo backs Santorum. Schultheis . Emily . The Politico. February 4, 2012. February 1, 2012.

286. Rick Santorum (withdrawn)

     	Statesmen, former politicians, and celebrities	Party	Endorsement	data-sort-type="date"	Date	Notes	Reference
     	nowrap	Sharron Angle	Republican	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	2.1.2012	Former Nevada state assemblywoman and 2010 Republican Nevada Senatorial nominee.	^[277]
     	nowrap	Mike DeWine	Republican	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	February 17, 2012	Former Ohio state Senator, former Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, former U.S. Representative, former U.S. Senator, and current Ohio Attorney General. Originally endorsed Mitt Romney.	^[278]
     	nowrap	Dave Mustaine		Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	February 14, 2012	Rock star; frontman of the band Megadeth and former guitarist of the band Metallica	^[279] ^[280] ^[281] ^[282]
     	nowrap	Jane Norton	Republican	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	2.1.2012	Former Lieutenant Governor of Colorado
     	nowrap	Bob Schaffer	Republican	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	2.1.2012	Former U.S. Congressman (R-CO)
     	nowrap	Michael W. Smith	Republican	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	3.12.2012	An American contemporary Christian music artist, 3-time Grammy Award winner and 40-time recipient of the Dove Awards	^[283]
     	nowrap	Tom Tancredo	Constitutionalist	Rick Santorum (withdrawn)	2.1.2012	Former U.S. Congressman (R-CO), 2008 presidential candidate, and 2010 Colorado gubernatorial candidate. Originally endorsed Herman Cain.^[284]	^[285]

     See also

     • Republican Party presidential primaries, 2012

     External links

     • Political Endorsements 2012
     • Roll Call
     • The Hill

     References