Mitt Romney Contributes To Former VA Gov. Bob McDonnell’s Defense Fund

According to a Romney aide, he gave 10 grand, which is not much money for the Mittster, but does make a statement.

McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were indicted in January on federal charges of bribery and fraud involving their relationship with a prominent Virginia businessman and campaign donor. The McDonnells are scheduled to face trial in July.
As chairman of the Republican Governors Association in 2012, McDonnell endorsed Romney at a critical time — in the run-up to the South Carolina primary — and became one of the nominee’s most visible campaign surrogates. McDonnell and Romney campaigned together frequently across the swing state of Virginia and in other states.

The Romney aide requested anonymity to discuss the donation.

Ron Kaufman, a longtime friend and adviser to Romney, said in an interview Tuesday that Romney made the donation to show his support for an embattled ally.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.