Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney
Republican Rep. Diane Black is seen in this file photo.
Representative Phil RoeWASHINGTON — Mitt Romney announced two new Tennessee endorsements Monday, documenting support from U.S. Reps. Diane Black and Phil Roe.
“I am honored to receive the support of these great conservative leaders,” Romney said in a news release. “They share my vision of lower taxes, reduced spending and a balanced budget. Each of them understands the danger our country is facing, and I look forward to working with them to put America back on the right path.”
Romney’s press team also repeated last month’s endorsement from U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan, of Knoxville.
Duncan, the dean of the Tennessee delegation, endorsed Romney as “a conservative businessman,” while Black extolled Romney’s “skill set that uniquely qualifies him to lead the United States at this critical time in history.” Roe, a physician, praised Romney’s desire to repeal President Barack Obama’s “deeply flawed health care plan.”
As part of a widespread effort to obtain endorsements, volunteers and other primary election help, Romney’s political action committees have donated to thousands of federal candidates and officeholders, including many from Tennessee.