Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter said today that he is very humbled and appreciative to receive the endorsement of former Massachusetts Governor and Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney. In a letter to his supporters, Governor Romney says he is backing Governor Otter because he is: "A proven conservative leader with a tangible legacy of principled Republican leadership, Governor Otter is committed to making government more efficient, effective and responsive"/Gov. Butch Otter's office news release. More here.

Question: Anyone surprised by this news release?