Romney Fundraiser planned Thursday in Hong Kong

[FirstLight]

Source: Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney plan a campaign fundraiser for him Thursday in Hong Kong as U.S.-China trade friction becomes an issue in the White House race.

Romney supporters already have raised more than $385,000 for him in Hong Kong, a world financial center that has been administered by China since Britain turned it over in 1997.

Romney accuses China's government of trade, currency and intellectual property abuses, and says President Barack Obama has failed to confront Chinese officials as the abuses worsened.

Obama supporters say the administration has stood up to China and accuse Romney's former firm, Bain Capital, of aiding the shift of American jobs to China.


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Is there something about foreign donations being limited or not allowed?.... I thought at first that Romney was going to Hong Kong...but I guess he just has a campaign office there? wtf?

[bamacrat]

1. My first question would be is there precedent for this?

Second is if there is none then WTF? Can you imagine Obama doing this..

[McCamy Taylor]

2. Agree that raising money in other countries seems wrong.

[rox63]

3. It's probably for US citizens living in Hong Kong

They would be legally allowed to make campaign contributions.

[mac56]

4. Can't wait to hear what Rachel M has to say about this one.

[diabeticman]

5. Seriously?! How many other candidates have had so many fundraisers in foreign countries?

[SDjack]

6. That SoB Rmoney is selling more American jobs and factories and factories to China. nt

[flamingdem]

7. now we get "Chinese Romney" nt

[L0oniX]

16. Will he paint his face yellow?

Just wondering.

[flamingdem]

17. He's definitely going to make a chopstix or bowing joke

and laugh at it himself while his hosts look pissed!

[Bigredhunk]

8. ugh

But it's no more offensives than the foreign money already flowing into his Super PACS.

[rustydog]

9. He wants the Hong Kong vote?

[DemzRock]

10. Chinese corporations are American People, my friends! n/t

[Berlum]

11. Comrade Romney & Republican Cabal in bed with the 'Godless Red Commies'

Republicans Against America -- as usual.

[Raster]

12. this should go over well.

perhaps slant-eyed jokes?
perhaps informing his hosts that the food is better at the "Magic Panda" in Salt Lake?

[global1]

13. When Are They Holding Fundraisers For Him In The Cayman's, Switzerland and Bermuda?.......nt

[Lil Missy]

14. Thanks to Citizens United, this is now legal. n/t

[L0oniX]

15. The message is... "Contribute to my election and I will send more of our jobs over to you."

F*cking bastard!

[glinda]

18. That is an AD in itself.

[MADem]

19. This shit needs a kick. I am appalled! nt