BREAKING: Mitt Romney Has Made His Decision About Running For President In 2016

No. Mitt Romney is not running again. The former Massachusetts governor has ended speculation about his plans for another presidential campaign by telling supporters: “I’ve decided it is best to give other leaders in the Party the opportunity to become our next nominee.”

Love the Mitt fake-out of the press corps for wks! They deserved it!

— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) January 30, 2015

SIREN: Hillary Snatches Top Spot as Most Wealthy 2016 Hopeful http://t.co/3qSYFQ0520

— Elliott Schwartz (@elliosch) January 30, 2015

In the 3 weeks since it was reported Romney was "almost certainly" in, the response has ranged from lukewarm to hostile. Had to factor.

— Stephen Hayes (@stephenfhayes) January 30, 2015

Mitt just said he wants to help "the next generation" of GOP leaders. Jeb is NOT "next generation." He is 61.

— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) January 30, 2015

BCN editor’s note: This article first appeared at Western Journalism.