ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia's largest newspaper, is endorsing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the Republican race for the White House.
The newspaper said in an editorial published in its Sunday newspaper that it believes Romney best exemplifies the qualities needed in a president, including business knowledge and experience and the ability to perform under pressure.

``In all respects, Romney looks, sounds and acts presidential, projecting competence and the intelligence to deal comfortable with policy nuance and complexity,'' the newspaper said. ``In a perilous world, whether the peril is terrorism, global competition or a tanking economy, Mitt Romney is the Republican who inspires confidence in his ability to lead.''

The newspaper said that Arizona Sen. John McCain, who is also seeking the GOP nomination, lacks the management experience and business and economic expertise to be the nominee.

Last week, the newspaper endorsed Illinois Sen. Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential race.

Georgia's presidential primary is Feb. 5.

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