I think that's good for the party and that's good for the country to begin focusing on the next step.Those that follow Utah politics recognize a few legislators prefer to speak plainly, and McCain's ability to talk straight, I find that refreshing." — Utah Senate Majority Leader Curt Bramble, R-Provo, who switched his support last year from Romney to McCain

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"This is a two-man race for the nomination, and I am committed to marching on," he said in a statement. "As a true authentic, consistent, conservative, I have a vision to bring hope, opportunity and prosperity to all Americans, and I'd like to ask for and welcome the support of those who had previously been committed to Mitt." — GOP pesidential contender Mike Huckabee in a statement to the media

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"I don't think he has poisoned the well" for a future run." — Scott McLean, chairman of the political science department at Quinnipiac University