The Auction Blog
Keep It: It’s My Gift to Me
BY Caitlin Ginley | July 16, 2008
Mitt Romney will not seek donations to help pay off his personal campaign loans, The Boston Globe reports. The $45 million Romney gave to his failed presidential bid — the most ever by a candidate in primary campaign — will be “reclassified” as a contribution.
Share Donors, Share the Ticket?
BY Caitlin Ginley | July 07, 2008
Mitt Romney taps into his donor list to raise money for John McCain, The Politico reports, perhaps as part of a strategy to land the vice presidential slot.
Money-Minded Strategy
BY Taylor Rausch | June 30, 2008
“Mitt Romney” is buzzing in the ears of John McCain campaign insiders, The Politico reports. The former candidate for the Republican presidential nomination is high on the short list for vice presidential picks. Among his strengths: Romney’s ability to raise $50 million in just 60 days, a goldmine for the Republican financial underdog.
A $35 Million Gift to the American People
BY Josh Israel | May 09, 2008
Republican Mitt Romney will not even try to recoup the $35 million he loaned to his presidential campaign, reports U.S. News & World Report.
See Mitt Quit
BY Josh Israel | February 07, 2008
Republican Mitt Romney ends his campaign, telling supporters, “This isn’t an easy decision; I hate to lose.” Through the end of 2007, his campaign spent more than $86 million.



