The former president said Mr Romney was "the best choice" for the Republican nomination to take on Barack Obama in next year's election.
"He's a fine person. I think he's just mature and reasonable - not a bomb thrower," he said. Mr Romney said he was "very encouraged" by the nod, adding: "I must admit this is much more important to me personally than even politically."
President Bush was less effusive about Rick Perry, who succeeded his son as Governor of Texas. "I like [Texas Governor Rick] Perry, but he doesn’t seem to be going anywhere; he’s not surging forward,” he told the Houston Chronicle .... Read more at http://refreshingnews9.blogspot.com
