Romney: It's all about the money

Late this week, in an interview with the Associated Press, Mitt Romney attempted to educate Mike Huckabee and Fred Thompson what this presidential race is all about, and how to get votes.  To Romney, it's all about money:

"I think you're going to have to see what level of ground supportthat they have and what level of fundraising they have," Romney said inan interview with The Associated Press. "If Huckabee raises $20 millionthis quarter, like we did in the (first) quarter, then he'll become afront-tier candidate."

"And I think from Thompson's standpoint, Ithink he certainly has to look at $20 million as sort of the — this is,if you will, the low hanging-fruit quarter for him," Romney said,adding that it's easier to raise money in the first weeks of a racewhen friends, family and allies are tapped.

And Romney should know.  After all, he spent $5 million to help him win the Iowa straw poll last month.  Money, money, money.