Mitt Romney provided exceptionally positive fundraising results in the first quarter of 2007. He brought in $24 million coming just short of Hillary Clinton who has the support of Bill Clinton and notorious fundraising champion and very popular ex-president.
"Gov. Romney has done this without being a household name, without being way up in the polls," said Ronald C. Kaufman, a lobbyist who is one of the former governor's key fundraisers. "I think it is testimony to how strong he is as a candidate."
Source: Presidential Contenders Set New Fundraising Records - washingtonpost.com
This raises the question is Mitt Romney really that popular with Republicans?
If you listen to the Christian Coalition is the worst thing since un-sliced bread. However this white bread as a church with a big bank account and many very active church members that get out and vote. Not only that but they definitely support their own members.
Mitt Romney may have certain level of popularity with Republicans, but it is without doubt that he will bring in not only the Mormon vote but the Mormon dollar.
Disclaimer: I attended the Mormon church for three weeks while I was in Basic Training during the first Persian Gulf War. I do not consider myself a Mormon today, nor do I have any issue with the Mormon Church. I do not believe in religion as an institution that serves society well on the whole.
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