The Irish Times - Friday, July 1, 2011

Romney to report massive cash fund

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WASHINGTON – Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is expected to report raising between $15 million and $20 million in campaign cash for the quarter, a campaign aide said yesterday, a sum that far outpaces rivals.

Mr Romney’s dominance in the money race stems from his near nonstop campaigning and fund-raising since he lost a presidential bid four years ago.

Mr Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, is the frontrunner in the Republican race to replace President Barack Obama in the 2012 election. – (Reuters)