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.
This is what I don’t understand. Why will it be the death of the GOP party?
Do they need us? If the rich donors fund BOTH sides, and they make the rules, and they control the vote count, why do they actually need us?
Never. I did not like him the first time and my opinion has not changed. Vote Trump.
That is what I have been seeing on FB. I do not like either and from what others have said, they have the same opinion.
You had your chance.
You blew it.
You gave us a second term of Obama. It should have been an easy win and you pissed it away.
Don't involve yourself or you will set up a third Obama term, with Hillary at the helm.
Figures that one of the screeching Trump-Monkey ring leaders would be the first to shit it the punch-bowl, again.
I get the feeling I'm on a used car lot. :(
Nope. Think about it for a sec. You are smart!
True, it’s part “Science” and part “Art”...How to rip off the Great Unwashed. They’ve been honing their skill sets for decades. I wonder why it isn’t offered as a major at Universities ~ ha!
yes, it’s a mess, but it’s really bringing out the scum GOPe out into the open for all to see. They are really being exposed, and for that, it’s worth it.
: )
I think that is why they get the name elite. Both parties think we are dumb. Both think they are the only ones who know what is best for us. Bless their little stinking hearts.
Ugh, the willingness of the GOPe to rip the party apart gives me heartburn.
Could be, but didn’t the Rubio campaign say that Cruz called them and would drop out for a Supreme Court chair? Yeah, Crus, in his quest for power, notoriety, and money, is being played like an old fiddle. Once they get what they want from him, they will jerk him around. He is so principled./s
Who are the GOPe behind this? We need the names of the top three or four people driving this, in addition to SockPuppet Romney. He’s the tool, and who are his masters?
Wishing you improvement on your health!
Well .. I guess this means WAR.
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