Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Mitt Romney announces additional Missouri, Alabama, and Florida Endorsements

Press releases from Mitt Romney's Website:

Missouri:
“I am honored to have these Missouri leaders behind my campaign,” said Mitt Romney. “With their help, I look forward to getting America back to work. Earning the support of Missouri voters will be critical in this campaign.”

“Thanks to his experience in the private sector and as governor, I believe Mitt Romney is the best prepared to help get our nation's economy back on track,” said U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.). “Missourians are tired of President Obama's costly economic policies, which have led to out-of-control spending, record federal debt, and fewer private sector jobs nationwide.”

State Auditor Tom Schweich said, “I am proud to stand behind Mitt Romney in his campaign for president. His experience in the private sector makes him the best candidate in the race to turn around our economy. He will provide the much needed leadership in Washington to get Americans back to work and restore fiscal sanity in government.”

Missouri Elected Officials And Leaders Endorsing Mitt Romney:

* Roy Blunt; U.S. Senator
* Jim Talent; Former U.S. Senator
* Tom Schweich; State Auditor
* Tom Dempsey; Senate Majority Leader
* Tim Jones; House Majority Leader
* Michael Gibbons; Former Senate President Pro Tempore
* Catherine Hanaway; Former Speaker of the State House
* Doug Russell; Former Missouri Republican Party Chairman
* Mike Kehoe; State Senator
* John Griesheimer; Former State Senator & Franklin County Commissioner
* Sue Allen; State Representative
* Cloria Brown; State Representative
* Mike Cierpiot; State Representative
* John Diehl; State Representative
* Tom Flanigan; State Representative
* Glen Klippenstein; State Representative
* Bill Lant; State Representative
* Noel Torpey; State Representative
* Chuck Pryor; Former State Representative
* Todd Smith; Former State Representative
* Dean Dankleson; Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney
* Eric Zahnd; Platte County Prosecutor
* Kathy Swan; Cape Girardeau City Council Member
* Jeremy Boucher; St. Clair County Republican Chairman
* Robert Hull; Worth County Republican Chairman

Alabama:
Mitt Romney today announced Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard as Co-Chairman of the Alabama Leadership Team and Chairman of the Alabama Legislative Steering Committee.

“It’s an honor to have the Speaker’s support. In 2010, his leadership as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party resulted in Republicans winning every statewide race, reclaiming a congressional seat and, most impressively, putting both houses of the Alabama Legislature in a Republican majority for the first time in 136 years,” said Romney. “I’m looking forward to working with Speaker Hubbard and my entire Alabama team to bring my plan for economic recovery and job creation to Alabama and the country.”

Announcing his support, Speaker Hubbard said, “Governor Romney is the leader we need to guide our country through an economic recovery. His private sector experience uniquely qualifies him to understand how to create jobs and grow business. I’m excited to be a member of his team and look forward to helping spread his conservative message across Alabama.”

Background on Speaker Mike Hubbard:

Speaker Hubbard Was First Elected To The Alabama House Of Representatives In 1998. He represents portions of Auburn and Opelika, and was re-elected in 2002, 2006, and 2010. Hubbard has previously served six years as House Minority Leader and two terms as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.

Alabama Leaders Already Endorsing Mitt Romney:

* Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey, Chairwoman
* Lee Styslinger III, Finance Chairman
* Congressman Mike Rogers
* Former Congressman Jack Edwards
* State Representative Phil Williams
* State Representative Lesley Vance
* State Representative Steve Hurst
* State Representative Randy Wood
Florida:
Mitt Romney today announced the endorsements of Speaker Designate Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel), Representative Chris Dorworth (R- Lake Mary) and Representative Richard Corcoran (R-Trinity).

“I am honored to have the support of Representatives Weatherford, Dorworth and Corcoran,” said Mitt Romney. “They are the current and future leaders of the Republican Party in Florida. As I visit the state and reach out to voters, I look forward to working with these leaders to fix our economy and bring jobs back to Florida. They share my pro-growth agenda and with their help, we can defeat President Obama in 2012.”

Announcing his support, Speaker Designate Weatherford said, “I am proud to get behind Mitt Romney in this election. He has the vision and experience that will be necessary to put our country back on the right path. President Obama’s policies are creating uncertainty and killing jobs in this country. With millions of Americans unemployed, Florida voters are looking for a candidate who will be able to turn this economy around.”

Background On Florida State Representatives Endorsing Mitt Romney:

* State Representative Will Weatherford Was Elected To The Florida House Of Representatives In 2006. Currently the Chair of the Redistricting Committee, Rep. Weatherford also serves on the Rules & Calendar Committee and was designated to become Speaker of the House in 2012. A proponent of improving education, he is also involved with a variety of organizations in his community, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Florida, Goodwill Industries, and several local chambers of commerce.

* State Representative Chris Dorworth Was Elected To The Florida House Of Representatives In 2007. He serves on the Appropriations Committee, Redistricting Committee, and Rules & Calendar Committee. Prior to entering the House, Rep. Dorworth started his own real estate investment business and worked for Proctor & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson. He served as Seminole County Chairman of the Bush re-election campaign in 2004. Governor Jeb Bush appointed him to Seminole Community College’s Board of Trustees.

* State Representative Richard Corcoran Was Elected To The Florida State House Of Representatives In 2010. In the House, he serves as Vice Chair of the Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee. Previously, he advised three Speakers of the Florida House and was also Chief of Staff to Marco Rubio. Rep. Corcoran served for six years in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Rep. Corcoran is an attorney.

All three members had previously endorsed Governor Tim Pawlenty. Pawlenty has also endorsed Mitt Romney for President.



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1 comment:

Noelle said...

With the primaries getting moved up and the GOP field apparently set, it's time to speak up. Romney is the best overall candidate in the field (by far - in my opinion). I'm not surprised at all that the endorsements are rolling in.