Romney raises $125,000 at Salt Lake City fundraiser

(Deseret News). Utahns continue to open their wallets for Mitt Romney.

The former leader of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City raised about $125,000at a Tuesday dinner held at the Little America Hotel, according to his spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom. Fehrnstrom said 150 people attended the event, which cost contributors $1,000 a plate or $5,000 for special access to a VIP reception before the dinner.



"Mitt Romney appreciates the support, and the money raised will allow him to stay active politically and help the Republican Party come back strong in the 2010 elections," Fehrnstrom said. The money will go to Romney's "Free & Strong America" political action committee, which funds his appearances on behalf of GOP candidates and issues as well as direct campaign contributions.