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  Mitt Romney's push to win friends and influence people
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Last EditedJason  Feb 07, 2011 12:55am
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MediaNewspaper - Los Angeles Times
News DateThursday, February 3, 2011 07:10:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionAt the same time Mitt Romney has unofficially begun his quest to win over the American public, he's also using a more direct approach to garner political support for his expected presidential bid: cold, hard cash.

Romney's political action committee has sent almost $130,000 to some notable GOP names in the Senate and House, including Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts; Bob Corker, Tennessee; and Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl -- all of whom are up for reelection next year, as well as newcomers such as Illinois' Mark Kirk, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. Brown, a longstanding supporter of Romney who may face a tough battle to keep his seat, received $10,000, the biggest check.

As far as House recipients go, the most interesting name on the list may be Rep. Connie Mack IV of Florida, who could challenge Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) next year.

"We need to show our Republican friends that we appreciate their efforts to curb wasteful spending, lower taxes and bring down our staggering $14 trillion debt," Romney said in a statement. "Regaining majority control of the House of Representatives sent a powerful message that we will no longer tolerate business as usual on Capitol Hill, but it was just the first step."
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