Washington-- Gov. Rick Snyder says he expects to make an endorsement in the GOP presidential race "as early as this week."

"I'm really close," Snyder told reporters ahead of a Wednesday appearance before the House Education and Workforce Committee, where he discussed jobs issues.

Most likely also in DC consulting with Barry Oweblamebush about what to do with the snag with his boondoggle gummint bridge too.  Nerdholm's just got to have them Federal tax 'debt dollars' to redistribute to his goonion labor base in Detoilet don'tchya know.

Snyder said he is focused on which candidate will be best for Michigan.

The state has its presidential primary Feb. 28. "I've been reviewing the candidates and coming up with who will be best suited for Michigan from the perspective of jobs and our long-term future."

Snyder says he has a good relationship with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a Michigan native whose father served three terms as Michigan's governor. Romney, a Republican, campaigned on Snyder's behalf, but Snyder declined to say if he would endorse the front-runner.