The Mormon money

National Journal got hold of Mitt Romney's June fundraising schedule, which offers a glimpse at the dual engines of his money juggernaut: Along with the expected steps in finance and business strongholds like New York, Greenwich, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, there's a swing through the Mormon heartland.

The 26 events on Romney's list include stops later this month in the less common fundraising stops of Boise and Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Provo and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ethnic and religious communities make great fundraising bases -- ask Mike Dukakis -- in part because pride and loyalty are easier to satisfy than demands for policy favors and government contracts.