Several Lawyers for Fred Thompson Join Mitt Romney Campaign

With the withdrawal of Fred Thompson as a presidential candidate several members of the Lawyers for Fred Thompson have jointed in support of Mitt Romney for President. Joining Romney for President after having served as National Co-Chair of Lawyers for Fred Thompson, Victoria Toensing said, "Appointing strong judges is one of our President's most important responsibilities. The next President will make a number of appointments, and I am confident Governor Romney will nominate judges in the mold of President Bush's nominees, Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito. I am proud to work with Governor Romney and this outstanding group of legal minds."

Also joining the Romney's Advisory Committee on the Constitution and the Courts from the Lawyers for Fred Thompson are Lizette D. Benedi, Rachel L. Brand, Reginald Brown, Charles J. Cooper, Joseph E. diGenova, Michael R. Dimino, Viet D. Dinh, Noel J. Francisco and Eileen J. O'Connor. Victoria Toensing and Joseph diGenova will also serve on the Steering Committee of Lawyers for Romney in addition to their roles on the Advisory Committee.

Eugene Scalia, who served in the administrations of Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, has also joined the committee. "Governor Romney has the ability, experience, and values to serve as an exceptional President," he said. "He appreciates the role of the courts and rule of law in our society."

Governor Romney said, "It is an honor to have the counsel of so many distinguished men and women. Together, they represent years of experience in the legal field and their help to this campaign will be invaluable." . . . [List of names and credentials on Advisory Committee on the Constitution and the Courts]

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