Mitt Romney Gets the Backing of Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant

Mississippi holds its Republican presidential primary on Tuesday and Mitt Romney got a big boost there when he received the endorsement of Gov. Phil Bryant.

It is an honor to have the support of Governor Bryant -- he has been a great public servant for the state of Mississippi, said Romney in a statement. His support will be needed to help defeat President Obama in November, repeal Obamacare, and restore fiscal sanity in Washington. I look forward to discussing my pro-growth plan to fix our economy as I campaign in Mississippi.

Our country must have a Republican nominee who can defeat President Barack Obama and turn America around to get back on the right track, Bryant said. I am encouraged and supportive of Governor Romneys conservative policies on key issues like more American energy development, cracking down on illegal immigration, and putting in place job-creation policies that will jump-start our economy. As a former governor, he understands how to make tough choices as a chief executive. That is why Deborah and I are pleased to support him in pursuit of winning our partys nomination and becoming our next president of the United States.

There are 40 delegates on the line in the Mississippi primary. Neighboring Alabama also holds its primary on Tuesday with 50 delegates at stake.