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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"I'm poor as a church mouse," said Romney
"You're not eating," Romney scolded one attendee during his remarks at the fundraiser.
"I'm mesmerized," the donor said.
"He's bored to tears," Romney said to laughter.
At one point, Romney decided to give the donor a lesson in eating.
"You take this, your fork, and you put it in," Romney said.
When asked about Democrats' criticisms of his tenure as a wealthy executive at Bain Capital, Romney pretended to plead poverty.
"I'm poor as a church mouse," said Romney, who has an estimated fortune of $250 million.
more hoots:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-usa-campaign-romney-tape-idUSBRE88I01J20120919
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"I'm poor as a church mouse," said Romney (Original Post)
kpete
Sep 2012
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CanonRay
(14,689 posts)1. A Mormon church mouse, however.
They tithe as well.
goclark
(30,404 posts)2. He should be in Rehab.....
He should not be in public settings
liberal N proud
(60,797 posts)3. This guy makes me puke
quinnox
(20,600 posts)4. Sure you are, Mitt...
Romney taking his morning coffee and cake at his leisure -
jsr
(7,712 posts)5. So charming and sincere