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.
He appears to be more evil and more diabolical than obama. And that’s pretty hard to do. Suddenly it’s stop trump at all costs. What exactly is behind the curtain of corruption they don’t want the people to know?
How many elections has the chump lost now? 4? 5?
“He couldn’t beat Obama, but he can beat Trump.”
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Not in a million years.
the GOPe is really pissing me off right now.
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You and millions upon millions of other Americans as well! I truly don’t think these idiots in the GOPe understand the rage that their helping to fuel right now!
Both Cruz and Trump should unify and go after these A$$holes!
FUMR. If you pull this crap, you are toast. You’ll get a drubbing that will stun even your imbecilic sensibilities.
“It was a true GOPe act for you to follow suit and pull the race card “
Please explain for all.
The GOPe is carrying out the final destruction of the party. For more than 50 years, they have cherished their place at court, in their powdered wigs, imitating whatever today’s variation on the waltz is preferred by their king.
They are prostitutes of the very worst kind.
Ditto.
Romney is going to jump in because the powers that be don’t want either one of them. Cruz and Trump should unite to take out the corruption on both sides. It will be historic.
Ping!
Trump should refuse all debates unless Romney is put on stage as well, lol After all, he's running. Make him sit waaaayyy on the end since he hasn't won anything, like at a little kids TV Dinner tray table.
This is sadly hilarious.
He will crater like a Russian airliner.
He may, just may slime Trump enough to ensure the Dems win both the Senate and the Presidency because so many will just stay home like in 2012.
He is a Glen Beck narcisis Mormon true beliver.....google White Horse Prophecy. He couldn’t save us from Obama....but he can from Trump. Gag me.
Mitt goes after his own party members harder than he ever thought of going after Barack Hussein Obama! What a POS!
FUMR!
Most really "successful' wealthy people are really ruthless animals underneath their fake pedestrian veneer.
"Hot, wild foam party tonight, boys!!!
Then, we will try to laugh at Judge Janine's youtube
after which Romney promised to marry us
in short service to Jeb's three pet turtles."
He got lazy and choked in 2012. He was too lazy to run this time. So now he wants the nomination without doing anything? Let’s make the road very difficult for him if he tries.
Mitt and his magic underwear need to disappear.
Go away WILLARD!
After what the GOP has just done, I am no longer a republican of any kind.
The GOP can kiss my ass.
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