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February 20, 2012

Romney Campaign Co-Chair in Arizona Resigns 
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Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's campaign co-chair in
Arizona, Sheriff Paul Babeu, has stepped down after allegations emerged
that he was gay and that he once threatened to deport his ex-boyfriend
to Mexico. Babeu serves as sheriff of Pinal County in Arizona and is
currently running for Congress.



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