PRESS RELEASE from Romney for President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Romney Press Office

March 27, 2012



MITT ROMNEY ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA CONGRESSMAN JEFF DENHAM
 
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced California Congressman Jeff Denham as a Statewide Co-Chair.
 
“My support is growing in California because voters want a change of direction in Washington,” said Mitt Romney. “With the help of leaders like Congressman Denham, we can fix our economy, stop runaway spending, and restore America’s promise.”
 
“In order to defeat President Obama, repeal Obamacare, and stop reckless spending, we need a proven conservative leader as our nominee,” said Congressman Denham. “Throughout this campaign and throughout his life, Mitt Romney has demonstrated that he has that leadership ability. He was a successful businessman, saved the Olympics from scandal, and balanced his state’s budget without raising taxes. Mitt Romney’s economic plan is just what the country needs to free the private sector and create jobs. It is time for Republicans to unite behind Mitt Romney – he is the candidate best prepared to lead our party and lead the country.”
 
Background on Congressman Denham:

Congressman Denham Represents California’s 19th District. Congressman Denham was elected in 2010 and sits on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Natural Resources Committee, and the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Prior to his election, Denham served in the California State Senate and worked in agriculture as an almond rancher and entrepreneur.
 
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