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Ron Paul supporters capture majority of Nevada’s national delegates

Ron Paul supporters capture majority of Nevada’s national delegates

Las Vegas Sun ^ | 05/06/2012 | By Anjeanette Damon

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Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2012 8:07:18 PM by redreno

Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul captured the majority of Nevada’s national delegates early Sunday, overwhelming likely nominee Mitt Romney with an organized contingent who easily took control of the state convention.

Paul’s supporters won 22 of the 25 national delegate slots up for election at the state convention in Sparks on Saturday. Romney won three.

LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04:  Republican candi...

LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 04: Republican candidate for president US Rep Ron Paul (R-TX) is seen on a television screen during a caucus night party for Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at the Red Rock Casino February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to early results, Romney defeated former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) to win the Nevada caucus. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

Another three automatic delegates are expected to support Romney, meaning Romney will have six supporters in the delegation and Paul will have 22.

(Excerpt) Read more at lasvegassun.com …

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