Mitt Romney Announces Support of Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard

Mitt Romney today announced Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard as Co-Chairman of the Alabama Leadership Team and Chairman of the Alabama Legislative Steering Committee.

“It’s an honor to have the Speaker’s support. In 2010, his leadership as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party resulted in Republicans winning every statewide race, reclaiming a congressional seat and, most impressively, putting both houses of the Alabama Legislature in a Republican majority for the first time in 136 years,” said Romney. “I’m looking forward to working with Speaker Hubbard and my entire Alabama team to bring my plan for economic recovery and job creation to Alabama and the country.”

Announcing his support, Speaker Hubbard said, “Governor Romney is the leader we need to guide our country through an economic recovery. His private sector experience uniquely qualifies him to understand how to create jobs and grow business. I’m excited to be a member of his team and look forward to helping spread his conservative message across Alabama.”

Background on Speaker Mike Hubbard:

Speaker Hubbard Was First Elected To The Alabama House Of Representatives In 1998. He represents portions of Auburn and Opelika, and was re-elected in 2002, 2006, and 2010. Hubbard has previously served six years as House Minority Leader and two terms as Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.

Alabama Leaders Already Endorsing Mitt Romney:

    Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey, Chairwoman
    Lee Styslinger III, Finance Chairman
    Congressman Mike Rogers
    Former Congressman Jack Edwards
    State Representative Phil Williams
    State Representative Lesley Vance
    State Representative Steve Hurst
    State Representative Randy Wood