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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAnother London Headache? Romney Fundraiser Raises Eyebrows
With his London visit mired in controversy, Mitt Romney is also facing criticism for taking money from individuals implicated in an ongoing banking scandal.
Barclays executives have donated over $1 million to Romneys campaign, according to the Guardian, and many are expected to be in attendance at Thursdays fundraiser, raising eyebrows on both sides of the pond.
Former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond bowed out as host of Romneys fundraiser after resigning in the wake of a scandal in which major banks colluded to artificially lower the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR), the rate at which banks loan to one another. Diamond has donated $2,500 to the Romney campaign.
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On top of Romneys rough start in London, which not only includes negative coverage of his fundraiser but also anger over his skepticism on Londons preparedness to host the Summer Olympic Games, the Guardian picked up on a report that the fundraiser is slashing ticket prices in order to attract last-minute attendees. Dinner tickets, which were being sold for $25,000 and up, are now going for $10,000, according to the report.
Barclays executives have donated over $1 million to Romneys campaign, according to the Guardian, and many are expected to be in attendance at Thursdays fundraiser, raising eyebrows on both sides of the pond.
Former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond bowed out as host of Romneys fundraiser after resigning in the wake of a scandal in which major banks colluded to artificially lower the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR), the rate at which banks loan to one another. Diamond has donated $2,500 to the Romney campaign.
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On top of Romneys rough start in London, which not only includes negative coverage of his fundraiser but also anger over his skepticism on Londons preparedness to host the Summer Olympic Games, the Guardian picked up on a report that the fundraiser is slashing ticket prices in order to attract last-minute attendees. Dinner tickets, which were being sold for $25,000 and up, are now going for $10,000, according to the report.
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Another London Headache? Romney Fundraiser Raises Eyebrows (Original Post)
SunsetDreams
Jul 2012
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longship
(40,416 posts)1. Thanks, TPM. I hope this has legs. nt
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Bandit
(21,475 posts)2. I thought it was illegal to solicit foreign money for campaigns?
starroute
(12,977 posts)4. I think this is for Americans working for British firms
Not quite illegal -- but he's certainly being secretive about it. Earlier today I saw a Facebook post where protesters were trying to find out the location so they could go protest it.
surrealAmerican
(11,366 posts)3. His campaign is financed (in part at least) by ...
... ill gotten gains. If he had any integrity, this would not be happening. I doubt it's illegal, but it sure doesn't look good.
RagAss
(13,832 posts)5. If he had any integrity he'd quit the race.