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Mitt Romney's presidential campaign announced that it had earned the support of Rep. Candice Miller (R-Mich.) on Wednesday as the former Massachusetts governor looks to solidify his grasp on the GOP nomination. Miller's endorsement came just hours after that of former Florida Gov. and Republican darling Jeb Bush.

“I’m honored to have the endorsement of Congresswoman Miller,” Romney said in a statement. “A tireless advocate for her district and the state of Michigan, Candice Miller agrees with me that our nation’s top priorities must be to get our economy moving again and keeping America strong and secure."

Miller had originally supported Texas Gov. Rick Perry in his bid for the nomination, and opted against re-endorsing before Michigan's pivotal primary. But the congresswoman said she now felt each candidate had been heavily vetted, with Romney emerging as the top pick.

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