Newspaper endorsements in the United States presidential primaries, 2012
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have traditionally endorsed candidates for party nomination prior to their final endorsements for President. Below is the list of endorsements in 2012, by candidate, for each primary race.


Democrats


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had no significant opposition in his campaign for renomination in 2012. However, the following newspapers specifically endorsed him for the Democratic nomination:


Republicans


Newt Gingrich


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Ron Paul


Mitt Romney


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