Yep, Romney hopes Palin will run. The Mormon wants her in the primary as a spoiler:
With Christian votes split between Huckabee and Palin, Mormon Mitt would sail to the nomination!
The 2008 presidential candidate still commands good poll numbers in Iowa, New Hampshire and Arizona. He leads former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee in the latest polls, a sign that Mr. Romney has built a strong network ahead of the 2012 Republican presidential primary.
The comment by Mr. Romney reflects just how protracted the 2012 presidential race could become for Republicans. A Palin run would likely take support away from Mr. Huckabee, a move that would greatly benefit Mr. Romney.
Meanwhile, Ms. Palin continues to receive criticism over her response to the Arizona shooting that wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Poll numbers following Ms. Palin’s response showed the Alaska Republican at an all-time low.
The comment by Mr. Romney reflects just how protracted the 2012 presidential race could become for Republicans. A Palin run would likely take support away from Mr. Huckabee, a move that would greatly benefit Mr. Romney.
Meanwhile, Ms. Palin continues to receive criticism over her response to the Arizona shooting that wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Poll numbers following Ms. Palin’s response showed the Alaska Republican at an all-time low.

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