Mitt Romney Reels in the Support of New Hampshire Senate President

Leading in the polls in New Hampshire, which holds the first presidential primary, Republican presidential hopeful former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts announced on Thursday that he had won the support of Peter Bragdon, the president of the New Hampshire state Senate.

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 Hampshires state budget during challenging economic times without raising taxes, said Romney in a statement. 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.

Governor Romney has the experience, skills and background required to address the economic challenges facing our country today," said Bragdon. 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.