Mitt Romney closed the door Friday on another White House run, clearing the field of a formidable name and triggering a dash to woo his donors.

The 67-year-old former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential nominee announced his decision on a Friday morning conference call with supporters, donors and advisers from past campaigns. “I’ve decided it is best to give other leaders in the party the opportunity to become our next nominee,” he said on the call.

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