Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is the most recent presidential candidate to announce his Florida political organization.
“I am honored to have such a strong team in Florida,” said Romney. “They understand that President Obama’s new regulations and tax-and-spend policies have failed to stimulate our economy and have only left our country mired in debt and uncertainty. As Americans make a critical decision about the future direction of this country, Florida will be an important state. This team will be essential to my campaign as I reach out to voters. With the help of these committed public servants, I am confident that we can defeat President Obama and turn around this struggling economy.”
“We’re all proud to get behind Mitt in his campaign for president,” said Congressman Connie Mack, a co-chair of the new organization. “He will provide the conservative leadership Washington desperately needs. Florida voters are looking for a president who will bring back jobs to this country, restore economic growth, and get our fiscal house in order. From the private sector to the Olympics to Massachusetts, Mitt has the proven track record of successful problem-solving that will be required to get our economy moving again and Americans back to work. He is the best candidate to take on and defeat President Obama in 2012. I am glad to be part of his Florida team.”
The state Chairman of the new Romney Florida team is the current Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam. Honorary Co-Chairs are Reps. Ander Crenshaw, Connie Mack and Tom Rooney. The State Finance Chairman is Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, and his Finance Co-Chairs are Brian Ballard, Jay Demetree and Ambassador John Rood.
Other Florida Co-Chairs include State Senators John Thrasher and Anitere Flores, Speaker Allan Bense, State Rep. Will Weatherford, Pat Neal, Remedios Diaz-Oliver, Tom Lee, Justin Sayfie, Slater Bayliss and David Griffin.
Romney's endorsements also include the following Florida state senators and representatives:
State Senator Nancy Detert
State Senator Garrett Richter
State Representative Doug Broxson
State Representative Steve Crisafulli
State Representative Marti Coley
State Representative Fred Costello
State Representative Jose Diaz
State Representative Jim Frishe
State Representative Eduardo “Eddy” Gonzalez
State Representative Ana Rivas Logan
State Representative Charles McBurney
State Representative Larry Metz
State Representative Peter Nehr
State Representative Bryan Nelson
State Representative Jeanette Nunez
State Representative Jose Olivia
State Representative Kathleen Passidomo
State Representative Jimmy Patronis
State Representative Ray Pilon
State Representative Stephen Precourt
State Representative Lake Ray
State Representative Patrick Rooney
State Representative John Tobia
State Representative Mike Weinstein
State Senator JD Alexander
State Senator Mike Bennett
State Senator Anitere Flores
State Senator Evelyn Lynn
State Senator John Thrasher
State Senator Stephen Wise
State Representative Richard Corcoran
State Representative Daniel Davis
State Representative Chris Dorworth
State Representative Shawn Harrison
State Representative Ed Hooper
Speaker Designate Will Weatherford
Recently Romney, speaking to reporters in his New Hampshire campaign headquarters, came to the defense of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, defending him from charges that his parents left Cuba before Fidel Castro's takeover. Romney said on Saturday that Sen. Rubio and his family “deserve the highest praise and recognition.” He said he regards the recent news reports as an attempt to smear the Florida senator, describing the effort as “unfortunate and bogus."
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was also in the news recently when he endorsed Romney for President. "Fixing the economy will not be easy,” he said, “but Mitt has shown throughout his life that he has the leadership ability and expertise to lead our country toward a recovery. Republicans should recognize the importance of this election and realize that if they are serious about regaining the White House, Mitt Romney is the only candidate to back."
For more information, go to Romney’s national Web site, MittRomney.com or call his press office, 857-288-3610
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