The GOP presidential race has been one of the most turbulent in recent memory, with just about everyone having their 15 minutes at the top of the heap. Now that some candidates have dropped out, endorsements are starting to trickle in. So just who is doing the endorsing so far, and which candidates are receiving the nods?
Herman Cain
Herman Cain has thrown his full support behind Newt Gingrich, according to The Ticket. It is unclear how much effect this endorsement will have on Gingrich's campaign in Florida, but it might not be lost on female voters that he and Cain have reportedly a rocky history with respect to women in their personal lives.
Bob Dole
Not only has Bob Dole endorsed Mitt Romney, he had some pretty harsh words for Gingrich in recent days, according to the National Journal. Dole is reported as saying "Hardly anyone who served with Newt in Congress has endorsed him and that fact speaks for itself." It might not be the most resounding endorsement for Romney, but it is a small blow to the Gingrich campaign.
George H.W. Bush
Former President Bush hasn't hit the campaign trail for Mitt Romney, but he has said Romney has his vote, according to CBS News. This is probably not surprising given the history between Gingrich and Bush after the president raised taxes despite a pledge not to. Still, it can't feel great to have the former leader of your party state publicly that he does not want to vote for you.
Rick Perry
Rick Perry announced after ending his campaign that he would be endorse Gingrich, according to The Ticket. Perry attempted to deflect the importance of concerns about Gingrich's infidelity by stating, "Newt is not perfect, but who among us is?" Picking up some of Perry's evangelical voters would be a coup for Gingrich in this race.
Celebrity Endorsements
* Joe Rogan. Ron Paul's campaign is reporting the host of "Fear Factor" and frequent UFC commentator has offered his endorsement.
* Jon Voight. Angelina Jolie's famous father has put his support in Romney, according to ABC News.
* Chuck Norris. Walker Texas Ranger has announced he will be backing Gingrich, according to the Daily Beast.
* Jim Bob Duggar. The famous father of 19 children has stated that his family is backing Rick Santorum.
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