WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement regarding the results of the Hawaii caucus:

“I congratulate Mitt Romney on his victory in Hawaii,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. “I applaud all of our candidates for their work, and I thank Hawaiians for voicing their desire for a new direction.

“After three years of the Obama presidency, it’s clear that we are not better off. More Americans are out of work or without enough work. Groceries, gas, and healthcare are more expensive, but Americans are making less. On the other hand, special interests and big-money donors get jobs and political favors from President Obama’s administration. All the while, the president continues to demand higher taxes, more regulations, and more debt.

“We cannot afford four more years of Barack Obama. We need new leadership. We need a Republican in the White House who will support true economic opportunity and fiscal responsibility. In November, we can make that a reality.”