Romney Campaign Press Release - Mitt Romney Announces Support of Michigan Congressman Fred Upton, Congressman Tim Walberg and Additional Michigan Leaders

Mitt Romney today announced the support of Michigan Congressmen Fred Upton and Tim Walberg, as well as additional Michigan elected officials and leaders.

"It is an honor to have the support of Congressman Upton and Congressman Walberg, and so many fine leaders from Michigan," said Mitt Romney. "President Obama's policies have been especially hurtful for Michigan. Michigan is home for me and I will work my hardest with leaders like Congressmen Upton and Walberg to make sure Michigan can reclaim the pride the state felt when I was growing up."

"In order to enact the change we are fighting for in Washington, we must change the Administration," said Congressman Fred Upton. "Whether it is repealing Obamacare or stopping cap-and-trade and other regulations that stifle job growth, Mitt Romney will be the leader we all can trust to fundamentally change Washington."

"Mitt Romney is a strong, successful leader who is best prepared to defeat President Obama," said Congressman Tim Walberg, "I look forward to working with President Romney to repeal the government takeover of health care, move our nation toward a balanced budget and reduce tax rates to encourage job creation."

Additional Michigan Leaders Endorsing Mitt Romney:

State Representative Aric Nesbitt

Former State Senator Dale Shugars

Kalamazoo County Treasurer Mary Balkema

Kalamazoo County Commissioner Brandt Iden

Kalamazoo County Commissioner Nasim Ansari

Kalamazoo County Commissioner John Gisler

Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Maturen

Peter Strazdas, Mayor of the city of Portage

Rob Sisson, Sturgis City Councilman

Joe Haas, Chairman, 6th District Republican Committee

Megan Buwalda, 6th District Republican Vice Chairman

Hank Choate, Jackson County GOP Chair

Rick Shafer, St. Joseph GOP Chair

Sandy Hanson, Van Buren GOP Chair

Paul DeYoung, Michigan Republican State Committeeman

Tom Newman, Former 6th District Republican Chairman

Today's Endorsers Join the Already Released Endorsements From Area Leaders:

Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville

State Senator Rick Jones

State Senator John Proos

State Senator Tonya Schuitmaker

Speaker Jase Bolger

State Representative Mark Ouimet

State Representative Matt Lori

State Representative Margaret O'Brien

Al Heilman- Kalamazoo GOP Chair