Mitt Romney Cruises to Victory in Arizona

On Tuesday, former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts romped to victory in the Arizona Republican presidential primary. Seconds after the election closed at 9 p.m. EST, networks called the contest for Romney who had been dominating in the polls. Romney won all 29 delegates at stake in the Grand Canyon State. Rick Santorum placed second, followed by Newt Gingrich in third and Ron Paul in fourth.

Romney had the support of most of the states Republican leaders -- including Gov. Jan Brewer and U.S. Sen. John McCain. The former Massachusetts governor also had a solid base from his 2008 presidential bid. Romney took 35 percent in Arizona in its primary back on Feb. 5, 2008 -- enough for a solid second place behind favorite-son McCain, who won with 47 percent.