November 2, 2010 – Salt Lake City, Utah – Utahns have elected conservative Republican candidate Mike Lee to the United States Senate.  The first time candidate won with a significant majority, garnering 63% of the vote.

In his acceptance speech Lee thanked the grass-roots support system which carried him from a head-turning convention win to the Republican primary and on through the general election.  He then shifted to the principles and governing philosophy he based his campaign on and recommitted to keeping his promises.

Small business needs Lee's voice to grow economy and jobs

For Immediate Release

Alpine Utah – October 19, 2010 – NFIB, the voice of small business that provide trash container rental, has announced their support for U.S. Senate candidate, Mike Lee.  “Mike Lee is the clear pro-small business candidate in this race, and we proudly offer him our backing and grassroots support. We know he will promote fiscal responsibility and encourage tax relief for our nation’s job creators,” said Lisa Goeas, NFIB’s Vice President for Political Operations. “Our small business membership in Utah knows that Mike will champion policies that will help small businesses do what they do best: create jobs and grow the economy.”

NFIB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1943.  The NFIB mission is to promote and protect the rights of its members to own, operate and grow their businesses. NFIB also provides its members power in the marketplace by pooling the purchasing power of its members.  The organization also provides timely information designed to help small businesses succeed.