Yesterday our sources said Puerto Rico Gov. Luis G. Fortuño would likely endorse Mitt Romney today. Today we confirm it. The press release:
Boston, MA – Mitt Romney today announced the support of Puerto Rico Governor Luis G. Fortuño.
“It is an honor to have Governor Fortuño’s support,” said Mitt Romney. “As president, I look forward to working with Governor Fortuño on the issues most pressing for the people of Puerto Rico – job creation, public safety and resolving the Island’s 113-year political status question. Every job created on the Island is another American job added to our nation’s economic comeback. Working together to continue Puerto Rico’s economic recovery will ensure Puerto Rico is part of the United States’ economic revitalization. By implementing pro-growth policies that promote job creation, we can help Puerto Rico and the rest of the country. We must also commit ourselves to stopping drug trafficking into Puerto Rico as a priority of the Federal Government and the required resources need to be assigned. I will never neglect the U.S. Caribbean border and will continue to support strong trade and economic opportunity, and robust border security. In addition, I pledge to work with Congress to help the American citizens residing in Puerto Rico resolve their century-long status issue by choosing from the constitutionally-viable status options. I look forward to working with Governor Fortuño on these issues as well as many other issues.”
Announcing his support, Governor Fortuño said, “Mitt Romney is the one candidate who has the record, leadership, experience, and pro-growth plan to continue the course of private-sector job creation we’ve begun in Puerto Rico and provide economic stability for generations. Mitt Romney has shown throughout his life that the principles learned in the private sector can be applied to all challenges, whether it was saving the 2002 Olympics or balancing the budget as Governor.”
Background on Governor Fortuño:
Governor Luis G. Fortuño Was Elected in 2008. As Governor, he has reduced government size, closed the biggest deficit in the country and set the course for a balanced budget in his first term, cut taxes and revitalized the local economy. He serves as Chairman of the Southern Governors Association and President of the Council of State Governments. Prior to his election, he represented the people of Puerto Rico in the U.S. Congress. During his time in the U.S. House, Fortuño served as Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Conference and was a co-sponsor of the Puerto Rico Democracy Act.
Announcing his support, Governor Fortuño said, “Mitt Romney is the one candidate who has the record, leadership, experience, and pro-growth plan to continue the course of private-sector job creation we’ve begun in Puerto Rico and provide economic stability for generations. Mitt Romney has shown throughout his life that the principles learned in the private sector can be applied to all challenges, whether it was saving the 2002 Olympics or balancing the budget as Governor.”
Background on Governor Fortuño:
Governor Luis G. Fortuño Was Elected in 2008. As Governor, he has reduced government size, closed the biggest deficit in the country and set the course for a balanced budget in his first term, cut taxes and revitalized the local economy. He serves as Chairman of the Southern Governors Association and President of the Council of State Governments. Prior to his election, he represented the people of Puerto Rico in the U.S. Congress. During his time in the U.S. House, Fortuño served as Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Conference and was a co-sponsor of the Puerto Rico Democracy Act.
who cares they don't count anyway.
Posted by: joe | January 27, 2012 at 04:34 PM
Might as well say "Mitt Romney has gained the support of the Gov. of oompa-loompa land.
Posted by: joe | January 27, 2012 at 04:40 PM
You must be Fat joe
Posted by: joe | January 27, 2012 at 05:09 PM
Did you think he was going to endorse Newt who says any language other than English is the "language of the ghetto"?
In his speech to the National Federation of Republican Women, Gingrich advocated making English the official language, a position he still holds, and added: "We should replace bilingual education with immersion in English so people learn the common language of the country and they learn the language of prosperity, not the language of living in a ghetto."
He did not explicitly call Spanish a ghetto language. But at the time, the remark was widely taken to mean Spanish, overwhelmingly the main foreign language spoken in the United States and the primary language of many immigrants.
Gingrich recognized as much when, in response to a Hispanic backlash against his remark, he made an online video days after the speech in which he more or less apologized for his choice of words and for producing "a bad feeling within the Latino community."
Posted by: jakesd68 | January 27, 2012 at 06:49 PM
Gracias governor!
Posted by: Paula | January 27, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Hey jake, a whole bunch of latino pols endorsed Newt today. In case you didnt know, here is the link
http://cafeconlecherepublicans.com/mitt-romney-losing-latino-republican-endorsements
Posted by: Lawson | January 28, 2012 at 03:37 AM
Do you think is not an important endorsement? All right, in that case, it could be an interesting exercise to tell that to the 4.2 millions of Puertoricans living in continental US, 800K of them in Fl...
Posted by: Jose Rodriguez | January 28, 2012 at 07:09 AM
Those facts about Puertoricans are trully right, around 50% of them affiliated to the GOP... but the most interesting thing is that 80% of this people actually participate in primaries and general elections... That's a lot of votes... Still think is not important to anyone that really know politics?
Posted by: Smart Joe | January 28, 2012 at 07:16 AM