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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT: Romney Press Office |
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December 1, 2011 |
Boston, MA
– Mitt Romney
today announced the endorsement of New Hampshire State Senate President
Peter Bragdon (R-Milford). He joins Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley
(R-Wolfeboro) and Senators Chuck Morse (R-Salem), David Boutin
(R-Hooksett), Gary Lambert (R-Nashua), Tom DeBlois (R-Manchester), Jim
Rausch (R-Derry), Jack Barnes (R-Raymond) and Russell Prescott
(R-Exeter).
“Senate President Bragdon has consistently fought
to reduce the size of government and control runaway spending in
Concord. He has demonstrated a deep commitment to fiscal responsibility
by helping to balance New Hampshire’s state budget during challenging
economic times without raising taxes,” said Mitt Romney.
“I am honored to have earned his support and look forward to
campaigning with him across the Granite State in the final weeks before
the primary.”
Announcing his support, Senate President Bragdon said, “Governor Romney
has the experience, skills and background required to address the
economic challenges facing our country today. As a
successful businessman and a fiscally responsible governor, Mitt
knows
how to balance budgets, cut spending and turn around struggling
enterprises. He is head and shoulders above the rest of the Republican
field and clearly the strongest candidate to take on President Obama in
2012. He is the right leader at the right time to lead our party and
undo the damage caused by the failed Obama economic policies.”
Background:
Peter Bragdon Was Elected To The New
Hampshire State Senate in 2004.
He became Senate President in 2010 and also serves on the Finance and
Internal Affairs committees. In addition to his state service, Bragdon
is active in local government, serving as a member of the Milford
School Board since 1997. He has been elected chairman by his fellow
board members 12 of his 15 years on the board, in recognition of his
ability to bring members with diverse viewpoints together to solve
major issues. Bragdon also taught high school math for a number of
years and published a local newspaper.