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How sad that politicians have to grovel at the feet of special interests in order to run a campaign for office. This sort of pandering to well-connected people for money, just makes a mockery of our political system. Without campaign finance reform, we will continue to be second class citizens to large corporations and special interest groups. The first ammendment is great, but I don't think it's intended to give a small minority a louder voice than the rest of us.

Hypocritcal deluded neo-morons are being separated from their money, for a cause and person they themselves won't support because of jingoistic religious reasons. I CELEBRATE this news!...... and thank god everyday for the beatdown the rightwing underbelly took via the 2008 elections. But these neo-idiots are like cancer in only temporary remission, with enough bad cells remaining to eventually do harm to the body - it is one of the stupendously unbelievable points of American history that a significant percentage of the public still supports the [R] party after the abject failure they gave us for 8 years, and upon witnessing their current birth-bagging drama-queen behavior....their childlike, Palinesque view of the "real Amerika" is anti-American to the core.

Its 2009 Mitt. Why waste your time on an election that is three years away. Use the "freedom" you are so concerned with to do something positive in the world other than make money and keep your face in the press.

I'm glad money is not directly connected to votes; otherwise, Romney might get elected to something. Give him all the money he wants; just keep him out of any elected office. Please.

The last thing America needs is a CEO president. Those guys only relate to the top 5% – the wealthy class, the people who own 95% of America. To Romney, the middle class is useful only as low-paid employees and overspending consumers. He believes in low wages, no benefits, no job security, and outsourcing every job that can be outsourced.

Thank God he is a Mormon, and the anti-Mormon prejudice held by many non-Mormon fundamentalist Christians will probably prevent him from getting the nomination. This is one of the few times where religious prejudice has a positive outcome.

Let me be clear. I do not discriminate against Mormons, only CEOs.

Gee, thanks Johnny, for lending your name. What a pair, a no show and a quitter.

If we were all free and strong like Romney we would be still be colonies and the Reich would rule Europe.

this is the biggest IDIOT...OF ALL THE TIME...

Looks like Senator McCain really wants to become Secretary of Defense McCain.

LOL, the republicans really need to come up with a serious candidate. Anyone who lost to McCain last time, isn't going to stand a chance.

Who cares , things like this shouldn't even be in the news , thier are more important things happening aroung the world.

UPDATE: McCain was not at the Phoenix event but lent his name to the invitation.

Let me guess, McCain had to rush back to Washington to try to intensify the war?
Romney is going to have a tough time hiding from the disaster he left in MA.

Trash, helping trash.

I wish there would be a law passed that forbids elected officials from campaigning 24-7 365. They were elected to run the country but it seems that most of them (Repulican and Democratic) spend a very large amount of time raising money for their next election run.

Watch out Dems, here they come. Don't worry too much though, we are not just against Pres Obama. If the Republicans come in and start the same old politics as well the I as well as many I know will vote them out just as quickly. We are not going to tolerate their self sense of superiority any longer. They will serve us or they won't serve at all.

why isn't any of his sons serving in the armed forces overseas? oh wait, that's right, chicken hawks are all for war as long as they or their families don't have to serve.

I can c romney has high hopes for 2012. I Know he will do good out there in mormon land incd Idaho, Nevada n Colarado but i think he mite be vunerable here in the South.

Good. Romney is articulate, principled, and intelligent, which is a trait that's sorely lacking in today's GOP... and in politics in general.

Romney needs a ton of money to keep his hair looking so good. Other than that, he's kind of a bozo.

If I remember right, last year during the primaries McCain could not think of any thing good to say about Romney. What a two faced, delusional old man McCain is.

Dinosaurs helping other dinosaurs survive. How touching.

second presidential bid?????????? and if he wants to go to iraq, good....send him by hot air balloon....these repugnants are full of it and the mitt should be able to inflate it without any effort

So this slick, "TV televangelist-looking," Mormon who destroyed health care in MA is still hanging around wanting to be President? This is all the Repub party has to offer...the same tired old rhetoric and candidates? For nine months they have done nothing but BASH the President and his goals for America. They have offered NOTHING in return. Right-wingers flock to tea parties and hate rallies...for what? There is no substance or ideas that they are providing. Wake up...WAKE UP!!

remember to give to your church

How about some New Blood to run for the GOP?

Flip-floppin' McCain supports money-grubbin' Romney, but not Palin. What does that tell you about McCain's judgment?

McCain and Romney! Haha!! Two losers clinging to one another for comfort!

Does everyone realizes that Romney is MORMON!!! I have lived in Utah 10 years now, finally had to break down in the last three months and really research their history and beliefs...anyone who would buy into 12 men in white coats having divine revelations immediately loses credibility with me. He also is a MORMON who uses obsceneties...to many contradictions and really weird beliefs for me...

And this my friends is the Mormon racist poster boy, Utah that places Mitt so high on it's wish list, is one of the most racist states in the union. I hear the N word in front of Obama every day! So hate groups line up behind Mitt, he will help you destroy America. (Along with other Utah hero's, Hannity, fellow Mormon Glenn Beck, and of course the village idiots Rush Limbaugh, and Ann Colter.)

Too bad McCain hadn't stayed out of the race last year; elsewise, Romney would be president today instead of that what-ever-it-is that's in the white house.

Because McCain was such an electoral powerhouse in 2008.

I am a Mormon, and I wouldn't vote for him. He is a to-the-core warmonger, just like McCain and George W Bush. War war war. That is what I see in the Republican leadership. Which is why I now consider myself a political Independent.

Didn't Romney go to the Olympic International Committee to bring the olympics to Utah? But, that is good when Republicans go to the OIC, just not Democrats................HYPOCRITES!

Not going allow any posts and Representative Grayson's outrageous statements? If Palin had said such a thing, there would be four or five opportunities that CNN would provide for the left wing nuts to spew their hatred.

The country already told you they don't want you as the president. Just like all the other Republican president wannabes who can't take a hint and only want to stay in the spotlight. Go enjoy your fortune Mitt, there are better Republicans that deserve to get the job. Ron Paul for example.

Is that a picture of Romney standing next to his supporters?

I have yet to see a picture of Romney or of McCain that doesn't creep me out. Thank you cnn for not showing them together.

God Bless Florida Rep Alan Grayson

What's that? He took in $125.00 from a thousand dollar a plate dinner...Now that's just plain hilarious! Talk about getting one's moneys worth!

Run Mitt run! You have my vote

Does this mean America might have someone who understands money, investments and the jobs created? What wil the malcontents do when they hold out their hands (from the government supplied Lay Z Boy chairs) and get nothing but Cap and Trade air?

Romney is the man America needs to restore fiscal responsibility and political sanity to our country.

Romney 2012

He's a mormon.

Waste of his time to even run. The right-wing religious "family value" bunch won't give him one vote. Still too much prejudice in this country from the hypocrits.

How do I go about sending them a check?

Mr. Romney, Pres Obama is my vote on 2012! You did not beat McCain, way was he the "Money Star?"

That money would have been better spent on that other Republican "Neanderthal" ..Newt . At least left to his own twisted devises he would have gotten a few topless entertainers to help everyone skirt the issues.

"Free and Strong America?" That is almost as catchy as McCain/Palin's "Country First."

He will never get in to the oval office.

There's nothing that beats the life of a professional do-nothing (like Romney, McCain and Kyl). They certainly live high on the hog.

Go Mitt, go!!

Isn't this guy rich enough to support his own campaign with his own money? Seriously. Anyone who sends money to Romney, Palin, or any other independently wealthy pol is as dumb as they think you are.

What a waste of money! Why not play the lottery? At least you'd have a better chance at winning something.

As if either one of them are in need.

Remember this is the same mccain who gave us the quitter from Alaska who is now making millions all thanks to him.

Governor Romney would be a perfect choice for President in 2012. He worked wonders in Massachusetts with health care reform while working with a Democratic controlled state at every level. He has the business acumen and financial experience to help us steer through this economic downturn, and is smart, polished, and most importantly honest. Mitt also has something sorely lacking among Democrats – manners abd civility to all he works with. As a New York Independent, I believe Mr Romney can get our country turned around and united again; He is neither polarizing nor partisan. He is as close to an independent as one could get.

Romney seems to be following in the footsteps of Sarah Palin. Perhaps she'll consider him as her VP running mate. Too bad if she does. She needs to run with Huckabee with either as POTUS candidate.

sSee that's a real partisan people- a real stand up man although neither would have my vote. However, I can still appreciate loyal for a sake.

"The money will go to Romney's "Free and Strong America" political action committee."
He is a draft dodger, his father was a draft dodger. Free and Strong means others make the sacrifice, not a Romney.

He could annouce as soon as the mid term elections are over in 2010. Has he changed much? I am sure that opponets will bring up his swinging from position to position as time has gone on. I think he might stay for a while where he currently is. That might change if he were ever elected to any other position.

If I didn't know better, the only time I'd consider giving this guy money is to purchase a car from him. I mean, doesn't that pic remind you of a car salesman?
I wonder what "Free and Strong America" really means? I hope that someone defines this guys' idea of freedom. I mean, did we somwhow lose our freedom? I assume that he's referring to the economic and political elite when it comes to strength, 'cause this guys ideology has little to do with me and my family.