Asked about the Wisconsin recall fight on a Texas ropeline Tuesday, Mitt Romney reportedly stayed silent. But after all three major networks and the AP called the recall race for sitting Gov. Scott Walker (R), Romney said the results were major boost to conservativese everywhere. Romney’s statement, sent to reporters by his campaign Tuesday night:
“I congratulate Scott Walker on his victory in Wisconsin. Governor Walker has demonstrated over the past year what sound fiscal policies can do to turn an economy around, and I believe that in November voters across the country will demonstrate that they want the same in Washington, D.C. Tonight’s results will echo beyond the borders of Wisconsin. Governor Walker has shown that citizens and taxpayers can fight back – and prevail – against the runaway government costs imposed by labor bosses. Tonight voters said ‘no’ to the tired, liberal ideas of yesterday, and ‘yes’ to fiscal responsibility and a new direction. I look forward to working with Governor Walker to help build a better, brighter future for all Americans.”
Romney offered Walker his full-throated endorsement, but did not travel to Wisconsin to campaign with the Republican governor in the closing days of the hard-fought recall. Likewise, President Obama did not travel to the Badger State on behalf of the man he endorsed, Democratic nominee Tom Barrett.
