28 Oct Former Puerto Rico Governor and Democrat Carlos Romero Barceló Endorses Gov. Scott’s Campaign for U.S. Senate
MIAMI, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott joined former Puerto Rico Governor and democrat Carlos Romero Barceló in Miami to meet with South Florida’s Puerto Rican community and announce Carlos Romero Barceló’s endorsement of the Governor’s U.S. Senate campaign. Carlos Romero Barceló also previously served as Puerto Rico’s Congressman and state senator and as Mayor of San Juan. Governor Scott has accepted the endorsements of 60 Puerto Rican officials.
Governor Rick Scott said, “I am proud to have worked closely with Puerto Rico leaders to ensure the families of Puerto Rico who are here in Florida have all the resources they need to succeed. My focus will always be on making sure Florida is the most welcoming state and that we are doing everything we can to help Puerto Ricans both here and on the island. I am honored to receive the endorsement today of Former Puerto Rico Governor Carlos Romero Barceló, an incredible leader and advocate for the Puerto Rican community. I look forward to continuing to do all we can in Florida to help Puerto Rican families, and I will keep fighting for these families in D.C.”
Former Puerto Rico Governor Carlos Romero Barceló said, “As a former Governor, I know what it means to lead, and that is exactly what Governor Scott has done for his neighbors the American citizens in Puerto Rico. No one has helped the Puerto Rican community as much as Governor Scott, and he was here when they moved to Florida because of the Hurricane. No other elected official or politician has helped the American Citizens who have moved from Puerto Rico to Florida. As a lifelong Democrat, I value actions over words, and Governor Scott truly puts people above partisan politics. I am proud to endorse Governor Scott today, as he has proven time and time again to be a true partner, friend and supporter of fellow American Citizens of Puerto Rico. I know he will continue to be the best person to fight for us in our quest for equality in Washington as Florida’s next Senator.”
The following Puerto Rican officials have previously endorsed Gov. Scott’s campaign for U.S. Senate, including Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón, Former Governor Luis Fortuño, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State Luis Rivera Marin, Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Carlos ‘Johnny’ Méndez Núñez.
1. Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón
2. Fmr. Gov. Luis Fortuño
3. LG Luis Rivera Marin
4. Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz
5. Senate Vice President Larry Seilhamer Rodriguez
6. Speaker Johnny Mendez
7. Fmr. Attorney General Jose Fuentes
8. Committeewoman Zoraida Fonalledas
9. Hon. Nelson Cruz, Senator
10. Hon. Eric Correa, Senator
11. Hon. Nayda Venegas, Senator
12. Hon. Miguel Laureano, Senator
13. Hon. Henry Neuman, Senator
14. Rep. Jose Aponte-Hernandez
15. Rep. Eddie Charbonier
16. Rep. Maria Ramos
17. Rep. Angelo Cruz
18. Rep. Jorge Navarro
19. Rep. Gabriel Rodriguez
20. Rep. Michael Abid Quiñones
21. Rep. Maria Charbonier
22. Rep. Manuel Claudio
23. Rep. Jackie Rodriguez
24. Rep. Lourdes Ramos
25. Rep. Jose “Quiquito” Melendez
26. Rep. Felix Lassalle
27. Rep. Georgie Navarro
28. Rep. Gabriel Rodriguez
29. Rep. Juan Oscar Morales
30. Rep. Victor Pares
31. Rep. Tony Soto
32. Rep. Junior Perez
33. Rep. Yashira Lebron
34. Rep. Nelson Del Valle
35. Rep. Pelle Santiago
36. Rep. Guillermo Miranda
37. Rep. Jose Gonzalez
38. Rep. Joel Franqui
39. Rep. Maricarmen Mas
40. Rep. Victor Torres
41. Rep. Jose Alberto Banchs
42. Rep. Urayoan Hernandez
43. Rep. Rey Vargas
44. Rep. Angel Bulerin
45. Rep. Nestor Alonso
46. Rep. Pichy Torres Zamora
47. President of Mayors Federation and Mayor of Arecibo Carlos Molina
48. Mayor of Bayamon, Ramon Luis Rivera
49. Mayor of Guaynabo Angel Perez
50. Mayor of Aguadilla Carlos Mendez
51. Mayor of Camuy Edwin Garcia
52. Senator Henry Newmann
53. Mayor of Cataño Félix Delgado
54. Mayor of Ceiba Angelo Cruz
55. Mayor of Naguabo Noe Marcano
56. Mayor of Yaco Luigi Torres
57. Mayor of Guanica Santos Seda
58. Mayor of Cataño Felix Delgado
59. Mayor of Moca Kiko Aviles
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