Mitt Romney vowed
Monday that he would not "apologize for being a successful businessman"
and tried to turn the focus on President Barack Obama's ties to
political donors.
Speaking at a fundraising lunch
in Baton Rouge, La., Romney made no direct mention of the Democratic
attacks over his record at Bain Capital. But it was clear it was on the
Republican nominee's mind as he addressed a room of supporters.
"I'm not going to apologize for
being a successful businessman," he told donors."Those that take risks
sometimes succeed brilliantly, wonderfully, and that makes us a
stronger economy."
Romney was speaking at the first
of two scheduled finance events along the Gulf Coast Monday. The
Louisiana event raised $2 million from 40 supporters, each of whom
contributed $50,000 to hear the Republican nominee speak. The proceeds
went to the Romney Victory Fund, a joint account between the Romney
campaign, the Republican National Committee and several state
Republican parties.
"This is the most expensive lunch you've ever attended," Romney joked.
Romney
was joined in Baton Rouge by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, who has been
mentioned as a possible vice-presidential running mate. Speaking ahead
of Romney, Jindal trashed Obama for running "an increasingly desperate
and negative campaign."
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