Competition With Santorum, Gingrich as Romney Continues to Seek Hold of Republican Nomination

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Why Wisconsin primary could be start of something big for Mitt Romney

By David Grant, Staff writer

Washington Wisconsin’s state motto is one simple word: forward. But after Tuesday’s Republican presidential primary in the state, it’s possible that the way forward will be slammed shut to all GOP nominees but Mitt Romney.

Romney nomination push by Republican leaders

A top congressional Republican has predicted Mitt Romney will be crowned as the party’s presidential nominee, but the frontrunner’s main rival, Rick Santorum, has vowed to fight on. The White House also signaled that it sees Romney as the likely Republican challenger to President Barack Obama in November.