Mitt Romney keeps a silver toe in politics, opens a PAC

Even if things don't work out for Mitt Romney in Arizona this weekend, he signaled today that he intends to remain very involved in national politics -- as a financial rainmaker for Republican candidates.

Romney announced the formation of the Free and Strong America PAC and listed John McCain as the first beneficiary along with Dean Andal of Stockton, who is running for California's 11th Congressional District seat, and six other Republicans.

You might look at it as an avenue for Romney, former Massachusetts governor, to keep his staff employed. The executive director is Peter Flaherty, Romney's former deputy chief of staff and deputy campaign manager of Romney's presidential run. The press contact is Eric Fehrnstrom, Romney's loyal press aide (see the end of this video).

-- Scott Martelle