As I type this, I’ve just returned from the ballroom where Laura Ingraham is introducing Mitt Romney. The room is shut down — filled to capacity — literally. People seem stunned to hear that Romney has pulled out… or will pull out. McCain’s people here are eagerly spreading the word that Kevin Madden has confirmed Romney’s withdrawal. And there seem to be more McCain people here as the day goes on — young and old. They’re still a minority by far, but they seem eager to fill the void that Romney is apparently about to leave. More after Romney concludes his speech… Editor: Romney spokesmen Kevin Madden just sent this excerpt from Romney’s speech, which he is in the midst of delivering: