Yeap, there is no question in my mind that people such as Mitt Romney are concerned with the everyday lives of the average American schmuck; those of us who can barely make ends meet. And if you believe that, you probably believe that Elvis is still alive.
This is the problem with presidential candidates, especially Republicans. By the time they’ve climbed the political ladder high enough to make a serious run at the presidency they’ve made so much money that winning the election is nothing more than an ego trip. Their desire to become president has little to do with the well-being of the nation, and even less to do with the day-to-day struggles of the American electorate. All they care about is getting our vote, beyond that they couldn’t care less if we are unemployed, lose our homes or can feed our families. Either way, they’re still living in luxury, whether in the White House or their mansion of choice. TGO
Refer to story below. Source: The Daily Caller
If the application is approved, the new home will be a quaint 11,062 square feet.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Romney purchased the Spanish-style house three years ago. The listing agent describes the residence, which is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, as sophisticated and understated, “offering complete privacy and unsurpassed elegance.”
Romney moved into the home, once owned by former San Diego Mayor Maureen O’Connor, because he “wanted to be where I could hear the waves.”
“As a boy we spent summers on lake Huron and I could hear the crashing waves at night. It was one of my favorite things in the world; being near the water and the waves was something I very badly wanted to experience again,” he told reporters at a book signing last year.
San Diego County Democratic Party Chairman Jess Durfee used the potential new home augmentation as a pretext to attack Romney politically. “Let’s hope he hires a contractor that provides union-equivalent wages and helps to stimulate the local economy,” Durfee said. “He also could register to vote here and help out the Republicans, whose numbers are dwindling.”
Romney spokesman Ryan Williams declined to comment on the Union-Tribune story.
The plans for construction call for new retaining walls and a new, relocated driveway. The lap pool and spa on the property would remain untouched.
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