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Romney Still Open to Tapping Personal Wealth

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April 03, 2007 7:59 AM

ABC News' Teddy Davis and Paul Fidalgo Report: Having outpaced his GOP rivals in first quarter fundraising, former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass., made the morning show rounds Tuesday and reiterated that he is still open to tapping his personal wealth to fund his presidential race.

Appearing on ABC News' "Good Morning America," Romney voiced support for a private timetable and benchmarks for U.S. troops to get out of Iraq. He emphasized, however, that this timetable should not be for "public pronouncement." He also said that, like President Bush, he would veto a war funding bill that included a timetable for troop withdrawal, saying, "You don't publish that to your enemy." Asked what role his central casting looks and good head of hair have played in his success, Romney said, "I don't think of it that way. But I'll do my best to comb it straight tomorrow."

Asked on NBC's "Today" if his pool of contributors was one to which he could return for future funds, Romney said, "These are folks who have maxed out and are willing to work to introduce me to their friends" to solicit future campaign dollars.

Questioned about the prospect that he may at some point have to tap into his own considerable wealth to fund his presidential bid, Romney said, "Gosh, I hope as little as possible." He added, however, that he will "always keep open the very unfavorable option of writing a check for myself."

Romney also reiterated his opposition to the McCain-Feingold campaign finance legislation, calling it "a real bust" and vowing to "repeal it" as president.

By raising $21 million in the first quarter of 2007, Romney outraised former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who raised $15 million, and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who raised $12.5 million.

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I am just amazed at the fact that no one brings up the scandles that were associated with Romney and what they did to get the olympics in Utah. Why do you only make this out to be a good skill on this man, You need to tell the truth and all the truth. Americans are not stupid. Please tell the truth the whole truth and stop with all the one sided displays. You are very well paid and this is not a game show you are there to inform the people not just one side of the story. Morman or not, This man is willing to do to this country great harm.
I am so disappointed in Good Morning America you seem to be intellegent people, are you willing to sell yourselves for the injustics in our world. Please find respect in yourselves and for your family's sake tell all the story and let the people see the truth.
Thank you
Kathy LaBare

Posted by: Kathy LaBare | Apr 3, 2007 10:27:58 AM

I'm sure the Mormons will keep Mitt well funded, we take care of our own.

Posted by: todd | Apr 3, 2007 11:30:17 AM

Actually Bush taking the position to veto the Congressional bill for funding the war is a definite way to end the war. It’s very widely known that money for the troops is in it self huge pork for the war spending scheme designed to keep the profiteering going for Bush and Company.

Mainstream media understands this and is avoiding hard questions such as redeployment of the troops is the alternative when the funds fall short. Bush is trying to blame Congress when in fact America should face a fact this man George Bush failed to provide basic logistical support for years. Body armor, proper Humvee protection, and utilization in man power, building the confidence in the Iraqis to understand, and build a culture for their own freedom. Now Bush turns one hundred and eighty degrees from years ago not admitting that all that time America did not have enough troops at the get go, hence gitmo and an unknown amount of mercenaries that are not reported and not accountable which will loose their pay checks when the veto happens. Hence even more chaos.

Face the fact these anti-American forces have had and incredible time to adjust to Americas military changes because of Bush failed strategy.

Posted by: jose46 | Apr 3, 2007 12:48:05 PM

Did anyone notice the Citgo sign in the scenic background while Romney was talking on Good Morning America? Hmmmm -- I wonder where his money is coming from.

Posted by: CM | Apr 3, 2007 1:16:49 PM

Romney is an excellent candidate. I know some people who have worked closely with him for years. They sing his praises all the time. He's is intelligent and a class act. Wow his fund raising and campaign management is incredible. He has my vote, I'm ready for an intelligent, family man; I'm tired of scandals and infidelity in Presidents.

Posted by: TK | Apr 3, 2007 10:17:14 PM

Kathy,
i dont understand your post. are you trying to smear romney for the slc olympic scandal? The games were facing a $379 million budget shortfall, plans to have to scale back the games, and allegations of bribery involving the then-President and Vice-President of the Committee.budget shortfall became a $100 million profit – even including a $300 million security plan that had to be put in place after 9/11. and as for the well paid remark, did you happen to know that he did not get paid for what he did in SLC? he donated it all back to the olympics. i dare you to find a man with more strengh of charactor than mitt romney.

Posted by: Dumbfounded D | Apr 6, 2007 4:12:27 PM

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