The New York Times:
Mitt Romney has narrowly won the Republican presidential primary in Michigan, deflecting a powerful challenge from Rick Santorum and boosting his hopes of becoming the Republican nominee.
Only weeks ago, Mr. Romney had viewed his home state of Michigan as a firewall against his rivals, an important battleground state where his background and his message would carry the day.
That changed dramatically in the wake of victories by Mr. Santorum in Colorado, Missouri and Minnesota earlier this month. Within days, Mr. Santorum surged to a double-digit lead in Michigan.
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The Washington Post:
Mitt Romney holds off a fierce challenge from Rick Santorum in the state where Romney was raised and where his father served as governor. Santorum benefitted from strong backing from social and religious conservatives, but Romney won big among voters looking for “experience” and those who say electability is a priority.
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