About 25 people gathered Thursday to hear Mitt Romney supporters announce the UF chairman on the Florida Students for Romney Leadership Team.
Political science senior Frank Moehrle was chosen to be the UF chairman for Romney. The 21-year-old said he believes Romney can improve household income levels, student loan rates and unemployment. Moehrle said 15 percent of young Americans are unemployed.
“We had four years of President Obama, and he tried,” he said. “It obviously didn’t work, and we need a change. I believe Mitt Romney can make that change.”
Gators for Romney Communications Director Austin Swink said Obama has failed average Americans.
“People have lost their jobs and their homes; they have to take loans out for college and the future is uncertain,” the political science junior said. “Romney can give a certain future.”
Before the speeches, attendees received free Romney T-shirts and bumper stickers. Students also toured the campaign bus, which had granite countertops, marble floors and photos of Romney and his running mate, Paul Ryan.
Biochemistry freshman Anna Shal, 18, came to the event upon seeing the bus on campus.
“I want to get more informed on each person’s stances,” she said. “I don’t want to take it in from someone. I want to find the truth.”
