Former Senator Jim Talent Joins Romney for President Exploratory Committee

Thursday, Feb 01, 2007

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CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390

Boston, MA - Governor Mitt Romney announced today that former Senator Jim Talent (R-MO) will serve as Domestic Policy Task Force Chairman for the Romney for President Exploratory Committee. Senator Talent will oversee all domestic policy development for Governor Romney.

"Throughout his many years of public service, Senator Talent represented the people of Missouri with steadfast leadership doing what is right for the American people," said Governor Romney. "Today, our country faces great challenges. With Jim's experience and extensive knowledge, he will help us look beyond the status quo and answer these challenges with bold, new approaches."

With today's announcement, Senator Talent said: "Governor Romney has shown extraordinary leadership during his many years of service. He has a strong conservative vision and a successful record of accomplishing that vision. I am proud to be part of his Exploratory Committee and ready to help him craft innovative policy solutions."

Background On Senator Jim Talent (R-MO):

Senator Jim Talent Has A Distinguished Record Of Finding Practical Solutions To Help Both The People Of His State And The Nation. First elected to Congress in 1992, Senator Talent served eight years in the U.S. House of Representatives. In November 2002, Missourians elected him to the U.S. Senate. Prior to his service in our Nation's capital, Senator Talent served eight years in the Missouri House of Representatives, where he succeeded in passing numerous pieces of legislation benefiting the people of his state. Today, Senator Talent is a Distinguished Fellow in Military Affairs at the Heritage Foundation.

Governor Mitt Romney Announces Expanding Florida Field Team

Thursday, Feb 01, 2007

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CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390

Boston, MA - Governor Mitt Romney today announced eight new additions to his Exploratory Committee in Florida, including Sherri McVay of Orlando, who will serve as Political Director for the Florida effort.

These new staffers join an already large Florida organization including State Director Mandy Fletcher, senior advisers Sally Bradshaw and Ann Herberger, and Florida adviser Marc Reichelderfer.

"I am so proud of our strong Florida team. Florida is an important state and these individuals bring tremendous experience and added strength to our efforts in the Sunshine State," said Governor Romney.

Fast Facts About Governor Romney's Growing Florida Organization:

Sherri J. McVay - Political Director: An attorney, Sherri leaves Governor Bush's office as Executive Director of the Statewide Advocacy Council to join Governor Romney's team. She is a former Regional Field Director for Florida Bush-Cheney 2004, and previously worked at the White House for Vice President George H.W. Bush. She also served as a Special Assistant for External Affairs at the State Department and on the Presidential Inaugural Committee. Sherri was an active volunteer and fundraiser for Florida's new Governor, Charlie Crist.

Kristy M. Campbell - Communications Director: Kristy most recently served as Press Secretary for Governor Jeb Bush. Prior to that she was Communications Director for the Florida Department of Community Affairs and Public Information Officer to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, facilitating statewide communications during the historic 2004 hurricane season.

Tzaicel Hernandez - South Florida Field Director: Currently Southwest Florida Regional Director for U.S. Senator Mel Martinez, Hernandez has also served as South Florida Regional Field Director for the Republican Party's Senate Campaigns division. Hernandez previously worked as a field coordinator for Representative David Rivera's State House Campaign in Miami.

Nicole James - Central Florida Field Director: Nicole has served twice as Campaign Manager for State Senator Mike Haridopolos and was Governor Crist's Brevard County Grassroots Coordinator. She also served as an analyst in the Appointments Office of Governor Jeb Bush, a Research Coordinator for the National Republican Senatorial Committee and a contributing editor to the Sayfie Review, a Florida political news website.

Jessica Welter - Northwest Florida Field Director: She is a former Legislative Aide to Pensacola Representative Holly Benson, who now serves as Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation for Governor Charlie Crist. Jessica also served as a Legislative Affairs Assistant to Governor Jeb Bush.

Patrick J. McQuillan - Southwest Florida Field Director: Patrick returns to Florida from Booz, Allen Hamilton in Washington, D.C., where he served as a consultant. He previously served as Legislative Affairs Coordinator for the Florida State Technology office, and prior to that, as a Special Assistant in the Office of Governor Jeb Bush.

Nick Hanson - Tampa Bay Field Director: Nick is a proud third generation resident of St. Petersburg. He has long been active in local politics, most recently managing the 2006 legislative campaign for Angelo Cappelli. Previously, he was a teacher with the Pinellas County School District, and he currently serves on the Steering Committee for the St. Petersburg Young Professionals.

Cecilia Rush - Office Manager: Cecilia served on Governor Bush's '94 and '98 gubernatorial campaigns. She has also served as Senior Assistant in the Florida Governor's Mansion, the Governor's Center for Efficient Government, the Foundation for Florida's Future and to the Republican Party of Florida.

Governor Mitt Romney on National African-American History Month

Thursday, Feb 01, 2007

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CONTACT: Kevin Madden (857) 288-6390

Boston, MA - Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement today for National African-American History Month:

"This month, we celebrate the many contributions and achievements of African-Americans. As a nation, we are inspired by courageous leaders and heroes like Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Jackie Robinson who tore down barriers and moved our country forward. Their legacy lives on in all of us.

"While acknowledging how far we have come as a nation, we must also look ahead to new challenges that we must confront together if the American Dream is to reach all corners of our country."