Prospective 2012 GOP pres. candidate Romney reports raising $1.8M, donating $350,000, from PAC

more images

more images

Romney PAC reports raising $1.8M in second quarter

BOSTON — A political action committee run by prospective 2012 Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney raised over $1.8 million during the second quarter of the year.

The Free and Strong America PAC also contributed nearly $350,000 during the three-month period ended June 30 to like-minded conservative candidates as the former Massachusetts governor tries to cultivate ties for a second White House run.

Contributions included $42,000 to Nikki Haley’s South Carolina gubernatorial campaign, $20,000 to Terry Branstad’s Iowa gubernatorial campaign in Iowa and $10,000 to Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s re-election campaign.

The PAC has supported over 150 Republican candidates and conservative causes in the first sixth months of this year.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin reported raising $865,000 for her PAC. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty raised $724,000. Both are also weighing Republican presidential runs.