Sen. Roy Blunt (R., Mo.) will work to persuade senators and House members to endorse Mitt Romney over the upcoming months, the Romney campaign announced today. Blunt, a six-term congressman who became a senator last year, served in a similar role for George W. Bush’s 2000 campaign.

“Through his experience in the private sector and as governor, I believe Mitt has the right background to help create more economic certainty and spur job growth in Missouri and nationwide, and that’s why I’m proud to lead his Congressional Team,” Blunt said in a statement.