Mitt Romney Will Not Run for President in 2016

Former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass., announced to supporters on Friday that he will not seek the Republican presidential nomination for a third time. Romney was the Republican presidential candidate in 2012 who lost to President Barack Obama.

Conservative pundit and radio show host Hugh Hewitt received a copy of what Romney told supporters on Friday. Romney insisted that he could win the nomination but decided against a third bid.

After putting considerable thought into making another run for president, Ive decided it is best to give other leaders in the party the opportunity to become our next nominee," Romney said.