U.S. Rep. Howard Coble is endorsing Mitt Romney.
The Greensboro Republican said today that the former Massachussetts governor has a better background than U.S. Sen. John McCain for handling the economic problems facing the United States.
The Greensboro News & Record reports Coble made the endorsement outside his office.
"By his own admission it's (Romney's) strong suit," he said. "And by Sen. McCain's admission it's not his own strong suit."
Previously, Coble said he liked Romney but would not make an actual endorsement.
Among the state's Republicans, Rep. Virginia Foxx has also endorsed Romney, while Sen. Richard Burr is backing McCain. Rep. Sue Myrick backed Fred Thompson, who has since dropped out.
On the sidelines: U.S. Reps. Patrick McHenry, Robin Hayes and Walter Jones and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole.
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