04/19/10 Greenwich Resident Tom Foley Who Is Running For CT Governor Announces New Endorsements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2010 Press Contact: Liz Osborn (203) 998-0773 Tom Foley for Governor Announces New Endorsements Stamford, Conn., -- Gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley released his latest round of endorsements today. Thirteen new prominent Republican activists are supporting his campaign. "Tom is a problem-solver, a fixer" said Cromwell RTC Vice-Chair Christie Carpino. "He is exactly what Connecticut needs right now - someone with the skill set to analyze an issue and take decisive action to solve problems." Carl Gundlach, Chair of the Norfolk RTC said "I wholeheartedly endorse Tom Foley for governor. We need someone who is not afraid to make the tough choices to jump start our state's economy and get our residents back to work. I think Tom is the best choice this election year." Granby First Selectman John Adams added he was pleased with Tom's Plan to bring jobs back to Connecticut, "I'm impressed by Tom's pro-jobs platform and proven ability to create jobs. I'm looking forward to working with him as our next governor of Connecticut." Tom has been a staunch proponent of reducing the size and cost of state government. "While all of us across the state are tightening our belts to make ends meet the state government keeps spending," stated Harwinton Selectman Mike Criss. "Tom supports making government smaller and putting Connecticut back to work. It is time for career politicians to step aside and let common sense make decisions to fix this beautiful state." Greenwich RTC Chair Jim Campbell touted Tom's business acumen. "With Tom Foley's proven track record as a business leader I am confident that as governor he will reduce spending and restore fiscal sanity to Hartford." The latest round of endorsements includes: John Adams, Granby First Selectman Scot Gilmartin, Suffield RTC Chair and State Central Committee Member Jim Campbell, Greenwich RTC Chair Carl Gundlach, Norfolk RTC Chair Hal Cummings, Vernon RTC Chair Peter Martin, West Hartford RTC Chair Cathy Durdan, Avon Board of Finance Member Christie Carpino, Cromwell RTC Vice-Chair Mike Criss, Harwinton Selectman Bob Smith, Former Middlebury RTC Chair Judy Anderson, Former Naugatuck RTC Chair Leon Davidoff, West Hartford Councilman Diane Mudge, West Hartford Board of Education Tom Foley for Governor's full list of public endorsements to date can be found here. Tom Foley for Governor