Liz Cheney Shifts Support to Mitt Romney

With Fred Thompson no longer in the race Elizabeth Cheney has shifted her support to a new Republican presidential candidate as the 41-year-old daughter of the Vice President has signed on to the Mitt Romney campaign as a senior foreign policy adviser. Cheney, the eldest daughter of Dick Cheney, had originally endorsed Fred Thompson but the former Tennessee senator dropped out of the race last week.

"I am proud to support Governor Romney. Throughout this campaign, he has distinguished himself as a leader who can guide our country with a clear vision for overcoming the threats we face today. Dedicated to the success of our missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, Governor Romney is the only candidate who has outlined a comprehensive strategy for defeating the global Jihadist threat. I look forward to working with Governor Romney, because he is the leader our country needs," said Liz Cheney.

Making today's announcement, Governor Romney said, "Liz Cheney brings to our campaign years of experience helping to formulate America's foreign policy and to advance democracy and reform in the Middle East. She understands that to defeat this global Jihadist threat we have to help Muslim nations reject the violent extreme. I am honored that she will be joining our team." Background On Liz Cheney Cheney's husband, Philip Perry, has served as general council to the Department of Homeland Security.

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