Former GOP presidential nominee Mitt RomneyWillard (Mitt) Mitt RomneyMilley discussed resigning from post after Trump photo-op: report Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names Attorney says 75-year-old man shoved by Buffalo police suffered brain injury MORE said Wednesday night that he will delay his planned Thursday campaign announcement following a deadly shooting at a South Florida high school.
Romney was set to make an announcement about his expected bid for Senate representing Utah on Thursday.
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However, 17 students were killed Wednesday afternoon in a shooting at the Broward County, Fla., school.
“As a father and grandfather, my heart aches for the victims of today’s tragic events. My prayers go out to all of the families and loved ones affected by this senseless act of violence,” Romney tweeted. “Out of respect for the victims and their families, I will not be making an announcement tomorrow about the Senate race.”
As a father and grandfather, my heart aches for the victims of today’s tragic events. My prayers go out to all of the families and loved ones affected by this senseless act of violence. (1/2)
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) February 15, 2018
Out of respect for the victims and their families, I will not be making an announcement tomorrow about the Senate race. (2/2)
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) February 15, 2018
Romney, 70, made his plans known to GOP senators last month, following longtime Utah Sen. Orrin HatchOrrin Grant HatchBottom line Bottom line Bottom line MORE’s (R) decision to retire. Hatch has named Romney as a “fine” successor and the former presidential candidate would likely be a strong favorite to win in 2018.
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