Posted on 03/06/2016 6:04:43 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
New information is surfacing about Mitt Romney and his 2016 plans following the 2012 presidential candidate's nationally-covered speech on Thursday morning.
The former Mass. Governor and Republican nominee for President spoke out against Donald Trump, calling the Republican front-runner a "phony" and "fraud." He urged Republicans to unite behind another candidate, yet declined to indicate which candidate he would be supporting.
An in-depth look at Romney's campaign finance activity, however, shows that the former candidate may be gearing up to take another shot at the White House.
In late January and early February of 2016, Romney's campaign finance entities, which by law are subject to FEC regulations, were both reactivated with amended campaign statements.
FEC records indicate that Romney's former campaign committee, Romney for President, and Romney's affiliated PAC, Romney Victory Fund, were both reactivated earlier this year, making them legally able to solicit donations and organize for his presidential campaign.
The above FEC documents can be found on the FEC websites here and here.
The Christian Times Newspaper spoke with several campaign finance professionals and campaign finance attorneys to further understand this move.
One told us that Romney "would only be making these changes" if he in fact "was going to run for President in 2016."
Another, a former McCain finance staffer indicated that this evidence shows "without a doubt" that Romney has plans to run as a Republican this year.
In the days and weeks following Romney's Trump-bashing, it will be interesting to see whether or not the 2012 candidate makes any further moves to run in 2016.
Wow, don't know how to respond to that remark. I never said that Cruz should not run. I simply said that the establishment will not allow him OR TRUMP to win the nomination. This is evident from the filings of Romney. Are you that obtuse or just so rabid in your defense of Cruz that any statement mentioning his name without giving reverence is an insult to him? Either that or you want Romney to win.
This means WAR.
Yep. A time for choosing. And the first order of business is finding out who Ted Cruz stands with. Right now he is parroting Romney’s talking points. He does seem to be the conservative stalking horse in the race for the establishment. He’s been fully protected by Fox which is quite telling, IMO.
Does he still torture the family dog?
You are, as always, on top of $hit Windy :)
jbush II
bye bye cruz.
Typical Cruz supporter calling us STUPID!!! I am probably one of the most informed educated person on this site SO STICK A SOCK in your total eliteness!!!!!
Is this sidebar worthy?
I’m not sure that enough people outside the Beltway really understand what goes on here. The right side of the Uniparty will probably lose everything if Trump gets the R nomination and then wins the Presidency. Whereas if Hillary wins, they still have something. There has to be an “opposition” party in some form to maintain the gravy train for all the incumbents whether they are in charge or not. They are running a big scam against the American people, most of whom they know will only vote R or D. A 3rd party run by Trump is a long shot.
Far worse than Yeb.
Go home Romney.
I will probably write in my candidate or vote third party before Romney.
Not interested in what he thinks, says, or hopes to do.
Yes, if you’re not for Trump you are obviously for either Hillary or Romney.
Still lists Romney/Ryan so I guess they plan on running this losing horse again.
See post 111. Maybe if you read the earlier posts you would understand my point.
I sincerely hope Ted Cruz and Donald Trump put their focus on Mitt Romney and the GOPe and their underhanded moves!
At least in this regard, I would love to see Donald and Ted join forces and destroy the GOPe once and for all!
Go Trump! Go Cruz!
Given that at this very moment Ted Cruz is parroting Romney’s viscous smears it’s not difficult to decipher who he stands with. I’ll buy you a clue: it’s not us.
Cruz: Media is sitting on bombshells about Donald Trump
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3405910/posts
“It was a true GOPe act for you to follow suit and pull the race card and msm line of release off the record tapes.”
What in the world are you talking about?
Do you get paid to SPAM every thread on this forum ATTACKING Cruz?
I pointed out to you that the founder said it was time to drop the vitriol.
But you ignored it.
Wow, you are probably the most obtuse person I have ever come across here.
They're mentioning Rubio??!!
Respectfully, I would like to ask you a question. Did Cruz lie to Texans when he didn’t disclose his dual citizenship?
Just a simple yes or no is all I am looking for. Thanks :)
With a date of the beginning of February.
This means the game was set at the end of last year.
This could all lead to civil unrest which could lead to more Hussein rule.
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Maybe that is the plan. Mitt certainly handed the last election to Obama. Maybe he wants to do it again.
A 3rd party run by Trump is the ONLY WAY!!! then WE ruin the ticket for ALL of these BASTARDS!!! I firmly believe Trump can win 3rd party!!!
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