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20. And Barclay's has been told to stop fundraising for Mittens...

Thu Jul 26, 2012, 02:15 PM

Jul 2012

Barclays told to stop fundraising for Mitt Romney:

Executives at Barclays have reportedly donated more than $1m (£645,000) to US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's election campaign.

They are set to hand over more this evening at fundraising dinner in a secret Mayfair location, where tickets cost between $50,000 and $75,000, according to the Guardian.

An early-day motion (EDM) signed by 11 MPs last week demanded the bank and its directors stop working to bolster Mr Romney's election campaign and concentrate on repairing confidence in the banking system.

British banks, like Barclays, are still reeling from the LIBOR scandal.

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Pic Of The Moment: Romney In Britain To Tout Diplomatic Skills, Promote Special Relationship [View all] EarlG Jul 2012 OP

Too funny and so true! nt avebury Jul 2012 #1

Typical British understatement! Fozzledick Jul 2012 #2

If that's what the Toryograph has to say - I can only imagine what will be in the Guardian Douglas Carpenter Jul 2012 #3

Bless his little heart. freshwest Jul 2012 #4

worked out for him cindyperry2010 Jul 2012 #5

Actually, what Romney said was absolutely correct but by now he can't say anything xtraxritical Jul 2012 #6

He's a politician. He should know better. VWolf Jul 2012 #9

He's a rich idiot Iliyah Jul 2012 #11

An idiot savant -- focused solely on making money. JDPriestly Jul 2012 #13

Yeah, Obama forced him to go! Turbineguy Jul 2012 #26

To be honest... LeftishBrit Jul 2012 #24

So how's that special Anglo-Saxon relationship workin' out for ya Rmoney?? thelordofhell Jul 2012 #7

It's especially special n/t VWolf Jul 2012 #27

That's so special for a special relationship! BlueToTheBone Jul 2012 #8

If Pres O had said that it would read Iliyah Jul 2012 #10

Mittens for Mittens. n/t progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #33

When the "Torygraph" isn't feeling yer bullshit, yer fecked, mate!! nt MADem Jul 2012 #12

Mitt is turning into Kanye West. Ikonoklast Jul 2012 #14

LoL! Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #15

What Romney is really doing in London Smilo Jul 2012 #16

So this is legal now? teknomanzer Jul 2012 #37

Not to defend Mitt, but he's supposedly raising funds from Americans abroad. We have countrymen.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #38

Romney's there so he can charge his campaign for a trip to see his horse at the Olympics. progressivebydesign Jul 2012 #17

So Much For Better Understanding America's Historical Connection To Britain erpowers Jul 2012 #18

Kiss the Queen Mapletonian Jul 2012 #19

And Barclay's has been told to stop fundraising for Mittens... LongTomH Jul 2012 #20

Remember the British did give us the Upper Class Twit of the Year. nolabear Jul 2012 #21

Rmoney's trip is hurting him in so many ways RedStateLiberal Jul 2012 #22

Wow. So, it's not like it's Kim Jong-un he offended . . . markpkessinger Jul 2012 #23

Romney is only there to scoop up foreign money for his campaign. djean111 Jul 2012 #25

Did he ask for a spot of tea? HopeHoops Jul 2012 #28

The Dirt Medal... QUALITYCONTRoll Jul 2012 #29

Here's a Recap B Stieg Jul 2012 #30

I'll Bet That When He Goes to Israel AnnieBW Jul 2012 #31

I guess his staff forgot to pack a ball gag!!! tonybgood Jul 2012 #32

Does this remind anyone else of that TV show "The Office" with the inept office manager? raging moderate Jul 2012 #34

Cain't llet him out in public underpants Jul 2012 #35

Keep up the good work, Mitthead. geckosfeet Jul 2012 #36