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.
That’s what I was thinking too.
And, they can’t wait until June to do it.
What are you .. 5 years old .. you sure sound like it.
I like how you think.
Your ignorance is just mind-boggling.
This is my concern: Now that the GOP-e have played their hand, and basically broken their “pledge” to Trump; I do not want Trump to go 3rd party .. because that is a sure loser for us all.
This is so disgusting.
What is it with you people .. when has Cruz deceived YOU.
NEVER!!!
“Ted Cruz thinks that Romney is here trying to help him LOL.”
Where in God’s green earth did you get that idea ..??????
I have not even heard/seen anything to even remotely believe Cruz is even paying attention to Romney.
I don’t agree that Cruz will be “kicked” anywhere.
So, they have every disease, putrid breath, look like your mom, and have never washed “down there?”
Yes, Rule 40
Well, he should. A lot of attention.
What do you mean .. “set-up man”.
Sorry, but your FACTS stink: Cruz was not protected by FOX .. you have him confused with RUBIO. In fact, Murdoch just put out a memo to the staff - stop giving Rubio so much support.
FACTS .. they sure are missing tonight.
What a crock!
I listen to Ted’s speeches and I don’t hear him saying anything even remotely connected to Romney.
Cruz is NOT a GOP-e .. so don’t try to sell that garbage.
Exactly correct, Cruz is doing the GOPe dirty work by dividing the anti establishment vote. Team Cruz is spending tens of millions on negative attack Trump ads. Romney has no chance of winning but he and Cruz might be able to get enough delegates to keep Trump from winning. To anyone with a brain it should be obvious that Cruz like Romney is on team GOPe.
Cruz is a amnesty loving globalist I will never vote for a amnesty loving globalist.
Sick! Cruz is more conservative than all the rest put together .. and that’s why the people in the Senate hate him so much. Where have you been ??????? Asleep in the back room; or passed out on the floor ??????? LOL
Wow, the establishment Republicans are really serious about getting Hillary elected.
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