Mitt Romney Names Florida Statewide Steering Committee

GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY NAMES FLORIDA STATEWIDE STEERING COMMITTEE

Boston, MA - Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced his Florida statewide leadership team for the Romney for President Exploratory Committee.

"Florida is a dynamic and diverse state - representative of all that is great about America," Governor Romney said. "I look forward to campaigning in Florida and am pleased to have such a strong and growing team in the Sunshine State. Their commitment will make an important difference in the Florida primary."

"I am pleased to support Governor Romney and will work hard on his behalf," said Governor Jeb Bush's former Lt. Governor and two-term State Senate President Toni Jennings. "He is a proven leader who held the line on taxes in his state, held the line on spending and is a can-do conservative with a business background. His fresh, optimistic vision is what is needed for America's future."

Joining Jennings on Governor Romney's Florida team are a number of key political leaders.

Florida Steering Committee:

Former Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings - Honorary Chairwoman
Former Speaker Allan Bense - Chair
Former State GOP Chairman Al Cardenas - Chair
U.S. Congressman Tom Feeney - Chair
Former Speaker John Thrasher - Chair
Mayor Rick Baker - Co-Chair
Representative Dennis Baxley - Co-Chair
Representative Jennifer Carroll - Co-Chair
Dudley Goodlette - Co-Chair
David Griffin - Co-Chair
Representative Anitere Flores - Co-Chair
Van Poole - Co-Chair