Former New Hampshire Senate President Tom Eaton Endorses Governor Mitt Romney

Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007

Boston, MA - Governor Mitt Romney today announced the endorsement of former New Hampshire Senate President Tom Eaton. Eaton will provide support and insight to Governor Romney as he works to expand his base of support in the Granite State.

"Tom Eaton is a leader who has fought to preserve New Hampshire's timeless virtues of fiscal restraint and limited government, and I am proud to have his support," said Governor Romney.

With today's announcement, Tom Eaton said, "Governor Romney is a compelling leader whose impressive career triumphs set him apart as uniquely qualified to end the fiscal excesses we have seen in Washington, D.C. He is well aware of the challenges facing our nation and it's no surprise there is so much excitement building around his campaign."

Background On Tom Eaton:

Tom Eaton Served As New Hampshire State Senate President From 2002 To 2005. A resident of Keene, Eaton served in the State Senate from 1999 to 2006. He is a former president of the Fletcher Funeral Home and a past director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. Eaton has also been a member of the Cheshire County Chapter of the Red Cross, Cheshire County Crimestoppers, a Trustee of the Cheshire Medical Center and the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce, among many other civic and community organizations.

In Case You Missed It: Governor Mitt Romney's Message Resonating With The American People

Tuesday, Apr 03, 2007

Governor Romney On ABC's "Good Morning America":

Governor Romney: "I think this is a campaign about changing Washington. Americans want a person who is willing to make some real dramatic change there and transform government to make it more responsive to the needs of our people, to bring stronger families, better jobs, better schools, better health care. And they're tired of all the bickering in Washington. They don't want a lifelong politician. They want somebody who will actually bring change." ...

To watch portions of the interview, please see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5FvQ2tMk7Q

Governor Romney On CBS' "The Early Show":

Governor Romney: "I'm very heartened by the fact that people who have heard me and heard the message, get on board, provide funding for me, and support my effort." ...

To watch portions of the interview, please see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0AQp9EQOOE

Governor Romney On NBC's "Today":

NBC's Matt Lauer: "How do you feel about the fact that so many people seemed surprised by how well you did?"

Governor Romney: "Well, I'm not surprised by that. Of course, I'm not a household name yet. But In the states where I spent a lot of time like Iowa, New Hampshire, Michigan, Florida, South Carolina people know me, they're warming to my message and I'm very heartened by the fact that I've received extraordinary contributions from all over the country. So it's a message that's connecting. People want to see change in Washington." ...

To watch portions of the interview, please see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP3xSQijgFU