2008 Presidential Campaign Blog

Mitt Romney Announces New Hampshire Staff

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES NEW HAMPSHIRE STAFF

Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the staff members of his New Hampshire Leadership Team.  Leading Governor Romney's efforts in the state will be New Hampshire native and Manchester attorney Jim Merrill as State Director. 

Governor Romney also announced that Jamie Burnett will serve as Political Director and Kristy Stuart will be the state's Field Director.

"The team we have assembled in New Hampshire represents years of campaign experience in the Granite State.  I look forward to working with them as we continue sharing our vision for bringing real change to Washington and putting conservative principles back to work," said Governor Romney.

With today's announcement, State Chair Bruce Keough said, "Governor Romney already enjoys considerable support in the Granite State.  Together, we will help ensure that Governor Romney's belief in lower taxes and smaller government continues to resonate with the people of New Hampshire.  This team is strong with years of experience in grassroots campaigning."

South Florida Leaders Endorse Mitt Romney

SOUTH FLORIDA LEADERS ENDORSE GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY

Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Bruno A. Barreiro and City of Miramar Vice-Mayor Troy R. Samuels have endorsed his candidacy for President of the United States.

"I am proud to have the support of Chairman Barreiro and Vice-Mayor Samuels. They are both respected and accomplished leaders in South Florida," said Governor Romney.  "Our country faces a new generation of challenges that requires innovative, bold solutions.  Chairman Barreiro and Vice-Mayor Samuels understand that we need to bring real change to Washington.  I am honored they have joined the strong team we have built in Florida."

Chairman Barreiro and Vice-Mayor Samuels join a growing list of South Florida leaders endorsing Governor Romney, including Al Cardenas, former Chairman of the Florida Republican Party and a Chair of the Romney for President Florida Steering Committee, and State Representative Anitere Flores, a Co-Chair of the Romney for President Florida Steering Committee.

Joe Earle Joins Romney For President

FORMER IOWA CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE DIRECTOR JOE EARLE JOINS ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT

Boston, MA – Governor Mitt Romney today announced that Joe Earle, immediate past Director of Outreach with the Iowa Christian Alliance, has joined his campaign for President.  Earle will provide insight and advice to Governor Romney as he works to build grassroots support across Iowa.

"I am very pleased to welcome Joe Earle to my Iowa campaign team," said Governor Romney.  "As my campaign gathers momentum, Joe will help to communicate my optimistic vision for the future to voters who agree that our nation's strength rests on a set of firm, unwavering principles."

With today's announcement, Joe Earle said, "Governor Romney has an impressive record on the issues that matter most to conservative Christian voters.  Whether leading the fight for traditional marriage, implementing abstinence education programs or standing strong on Life, Governor Romney has shown the integrity and leadership necessary to move our nation forward."

H. Wayne Huizenga Joins Mitt Romney's Florida Finance Committee

H. WAYNE HUIZENGA JOINS GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY'S FLORIDA STATEWIDE FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Boston, MA – Governor Mitt Romney today announced that H. Wayne Huizenga has joined his Florida finance team and endorsed his candidacy for President of the United States.  Huizenga, owner of the Miami Dolphins and creator of three Fortune 500 companies, is a five-time recipient of Financial World Magazine's CEO of the Year and the 2005 recipient of Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year. Huizenga will join 78 other men and women named to the Romney for President Florida Statewide Finance Committee. 

"I am proud to have Wayne's support," said Governor Romney.  "He is an innovative thinker who has made tremendous contributions to our country and the global business community.  As a successful businessman, Wayne understands we can help ensure a more prosperous America through sound conservative principles like smaller government and low taxes."

Orrin Hatch Endorses Mitt Romney For President

U.S. SENATOR ORRIN HATCH ENDORSES GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT

Boston, MA – Governor Mitt Romney today announced that U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) has endorsed his candidacy for President of the United States.  Senator Hatch joins a growing list of U.S. Senators who have already announced their support, including Senators Robert Bennett (R-UT), Larry Craig (R-ID), and Jim DeMint (R-SC).

"For more than 30 years, Senator Hatch has been a powerful and effective conservative voice in the United States Senate," said Governor Romney. "Senator Hatch is a leading authority on judicial matters and has worked to cut down the size of government and let hardworking Americans keep more of what they earn.  I am honored to have him on my campaign."

"Governor Romney has the leadership qualities we need to bring real change to Washington," said Senator Hatch.  "Governor Romney has the vision needed to meet the new generation of challenges facing our country.  People in Utah remember well his turning around the 2002 Winter Olympics.  His record as Governor is equally remarkable.  At a time of unprecedented challenges, we need to elect an innovative problem solver like Governor Romney."

Mitt Romney Names California Finance Co-Chairs

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY NAMES CALIFORNIA FINANCE CO-CHAIRS

Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that 27 men and women will serve as California Finance Co-Chairs.  These Co-Chairs will help Governor Romney build the organization and raise the resources needed to campaign in California and across the nation.

"I am honored to have the support of this distinguished group of leaders who together represent the tremendous dynamism and innovation of the Golden State," said Governor Romney.  "Californians know a leader when they see one and they showed great wisdom in sending Ronald Reagan to Sacramento and on to the White House.  Just as President Reagan guided us through perilous times, I believe that conservative principles are again what we need to meet a new generation of challenges."

Mitt Romney Names Stewart Iverson To Iowa Campaign

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY NAMES SENATOR STEWART IVERSON AS ADVISER TO IOWA CAMPAIGN

Boston, MA – Governor Mitt Romney has named former Senate Majority Leader Stewart Iverson (R-Dows) as an adviser to his presidential campaign in Iowa.

"Stew is a proven leader at the Statehouse and I am pleased to have him as an adviser on my campaign," said Governor Romney.  "He has a long-standing reputation at the Statehouse, and across Iowa, for his unflinching conservatism and fiscal responsibility.  He will be an important part of my team as we continue building our momentum with enthusiastic, grassroots Republicans."

Iverson served as the Iowa Senate's top-ranking Republican from 1997-2006.  Most recently, Iverson was a top Iowa adviser to Governor George Pataki's 21st Century Freedom PAC.

On today's announcement, Iverson said, "Governor Romney is a proven conservative leader and will continue his strong leadership for our great nation.  I look forward to working with Governor Romney and his strong Iowa organization."

Romney for President Names Iowa County Chairs

ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT NAMES IOWA COUNTY CHAIRS

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President announced Chairs in Sioux County and Cerro Gordo County. Orange City Councilman Mick Snieder will serve as Sioux County Chair. Mason City's Deb Hunt and Bart and Jody Pals were named Cerro Gordo County Co-Chairs.

"We are focused on building a strong campaign organization at the grassroots level, and these men and women are a tremendous addition to the Romney for President team," said Gentry Collins, Romney for President Iowa Campaign Manager. "They will make sure every voter knows Governor Romney is the only candidate who will bring real change to Washington. He is the only candidate ready to meet the new generation of challenges facing our nation."

Mitt Romney Names Oregon Statewide Finance Committee

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY NAMES OREGON STATEWIDE FINANCE COMMITTEE

Boston, MA – Governor Mitt Romney today announced the 16 members of the Romney for President Oregon Statewide Finance Committee. The Committee will help Governor Romney raise the resources needed to campaign in Oregon and across the nation.

"I am proud to have the support of so many prominent Oregonians who have graciously offered to lend their talents and experience to my campaign," said Romney. "These leaders recognize that our nation faces a new generation of challenges that will require resolve and a rededication to the conservative principles that have made us strong."

Governor Romney campaigned in Oregon in 2006 while serving as Chairman of the Republican Governors Association.

Todd Rokita Endorses Governor Mitt Romney

INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE TODD ROKITA ENDORSES GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY

Boston, MA – Today, Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita endorsed Governor Mitt Romney. Secretary Rokita has been a driving force behind pro-growth economic policies in Indiana and is a national leader on election reform.

"I am gratified to have Secretary Rokita's endorsement. Within a short amount of time in office, he has accomplished much for the people of Indiana. From working to create a business-friendly environment to improving the integrity of our electoral process, Secretary Rokita is using every opportunity to help the people of his state," said Governor Romney. "I look forward to Secretary Rokita's support as we lay out our agenda to change Washington and meet a new generation of challenges."

Announcing his endorsement, Secretary Rokita said, "Our country needs strong, innovative leaders in Washington, and that is why Governor Romney has my support. He is a proven leader in business and government who rises to the occasion with the kind of smart, dynamic approach that is right for our country. I look forward to being one of the many elected leaders around the nation supporting Governor Romney's optimistic message of a strong America."