Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney has revealed details about his vast personal fortune. The co-founder of Bain Capital is worth as much as $250 million. According to the Associated Press, "The former venture capitalist's wealth -- reported in a range of $190 million to $250 million -- is spread throughout a dizzying array of investments, that include banks, large investment management firms, foreign export credit corporations and real estate."
Romney's filing the information after two 45-day extensions that he requested, basically because he needed more time to count his money. I'm sure middle America can sympathize.
Romney's wealth and experience saving the Olympics should help him cultivate an image as a decisive leader -- someone who take charge and get things done.
But even his financial dealings are leading to more allegations of flip-flopping for the former Massachusetts Governor. He came under fire for Bain's ties with Iran after he had called for divestment from the region and explained it by saying his position applied to future dealings -- not the past.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-14-2007 @ 3:59PM
C Feeney said...
Zac, where were you when John Kerry was counting his money?...Mitt no longer works for Bain, he has blind trusts, your point is what?
8-15-2007 @ 5:04PM
Jerry Bluhm said...
Leave Romney alone about his money. The only thing we should think about Romney's money is that he is probably a great manager, having created personal wealth as he has with his companies and his investments. Hey, we might want someone as President that can manage his own affairs well. Being rich should be a positive for Romney, not a negative. He may focus on helping the country if elected instead of trying to see how much money he can get from special interest groups and etc. It cannot be about the power, because with his money he already has plenty of power without having to put up with the crap that comes with being President.
8-15-2007 @ 9:11PM
justpicky02 said...
I wouldn't vote for Romney either ....
Most the politcans are all rich and
they're lawyers ..the poor become poorer ...
rich become richer ...what a darn shame
the middle come families should become rich
too. They work just as hard as the poor and
rich , they devote there time and take pride
in the jobs they've. If anything they deserve
making more money than the rich .....