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First Word: Running away from Romney

Prominent Republicans continued to distance themselves from Mitt Romney over the weekend.
Mitt Romney prior to conceding the presidential election. (David Goldman/AP Photo)
Mitt Romney prior to conceding the presidential election.

Prominent Republicans continued to distance themselves from Mitt Romney over the weekend. You know, the guy they supported two weeks ago? The National Republican Senatorial Committee picked tea party star/senator-elect  Ted Cruz to help make sure there are no more bat-crap crazy Todd Akins in races to come. Here's a look at stories we're following right now.