Romney sends cash to Maryland Republicans
Mitt Romney, Republican former governor of Massachusetts and often-discussed 2012 presidential contender, announced today that has given money to four Maryland Republicans, including gubernatorial hopeful Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.
Romney's Free and Strong America political action committee sent $10,000 to Ehrlich and $2,500 each to U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett and congressional candidates Andy Harris and Charles Lollar.
In a statement posted on his web site, Romney said he is "proud to stand with these candidates today." Romney's endorsements of candidates all across the country are "aimed at electing conservative candidates who will work to lower taxes and spending, restore commonsense principles to healthcare and get our economy moving again," according to his web site.
Ehrlich said in a statement that he was "honored" by the endorsement. “As an accomplished executive in both the private and public sectors, he understands that the path to economic recovery in Maryland and America begins with empowering entrepreneurs, lowering the tax burden on hardworking families, and reining in government spending. I look forward to applying these principles to state government after November’s election.”
Romney was keynote speaker at this year's Maryland Republican Party fundraising gala. No word yet on whether he'll stump here for Ehrlich.
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Mitt Romney was the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from Jan 2,2003 to Jan 4,2007. During his one term the Buzzards Bay oil spill happened during April 2003 .
On April 27, 2003, eight years ago the Bouchard Barge B-120 hit an obstacle in Buzzards Bay, creating a 12-foot rupture in its hull and discharging an estimated 100,000 gallons of No. 6 oil. The oil is known to have affected an estimated 90 miles of shoreline, killed 450 numerous bird species, and recreational use of the bay, such as shell fishing and boating.
Since the 2003 oil spill the US Coast Guard has appealed the 2004 Massachusetts Oil Spill Prevention Act and one Massachusetts property damage lawsuit has dragged on for eight years. Republican Mitt Romney is laying the groundwork for a possible White House campaign in 2012, hiring a team of staff members and consultants.
Posted by: Bill Carson | September 28, 2010 9:12 PM