Romney defeated Obama in the state by 54.56% to 44.09%, a margin of 10.47%.

The Republicans are more about defeating Obama than taking care of the country.

The primary was considered to be a "must win" for Clinton, who defeated Obama, but by a smaller margin than hoped for.

Romney is the candidate most likely to defeat Obama because he is least likely to frighten the floating voters.

Rush defeated Obama in the primary election, held on March 21, 2000, by a 2-to-1 margin.

However, Clinton gained a surprise win there on January 8, defeating Obama narrowly.

We need these guys to defeat Obama, who is likely to run a very negative campaign.

The trouble with "defeating" Obama is that you'll get Romney.

All the evidence is that the Republicans define success as defeating Obama in 2012.

Romney may withstand the challenges because Republicans see him as the candidate most likely to defeat Obama.