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Florida votes
Mitt Romney has won the Republican primary in Florida, soundly defeating Newt Gingrich and taking a big step toward becoming the Republican challenger to US President Barack Obama.
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U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney shakes hands with supporters.Credit:Reuters
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A supporter of U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.Credit:Reuters
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Florida Republican primary winner Mitt Romney and his wife Ann look into the crowd of supporters.Credit:AFP
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Rick Santorum poses for photos at an election results party.Credit:Getty Images
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U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses supporters after the television networks declared him the winner of the Florida primary.Credit:Reuters
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Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speaks during his Florida primary night party.Credit:Getty Images
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Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista Gingrich talk with supportersCredit:Getty Images
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U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney waves to the crowd as he speaks at his Florida primary night rally.Credit:Reuters
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Florida Republican primary winner Mitt Romney and his wife Ann greet supporters.Credit:AFP
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Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney addresses supporters.Credit:Reuters
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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich attends his Florida primary night party.Credit:Getty Images