Well, I never thought the Republican Party or one of their candidates could surprise me but I guess I was wrong. Mitt Romney is so desperate to get young people involved in his campaign he is now paying them to raise money for him and of course, the young republicans are falling for it hook, line and sinker.
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What kind of lesson is Romney teaching American Youth? Instead of teaching civic duty and getting involved to make a difference, you should get involved to make money. Sale your vote, your time, and morals to the highest bidder. The sad part is that many of these same young Republicans have already been taught that lesson at home. Is there any wonder why America is falling apart after 12 years of a congress controlled by the Republican Party or 6 years of a Republican President who have based their lives on lining their pockets and little else.
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Romney Buying Young College Conservatives
by The Associated PressBosston, Massachusetts) A millionaire thanks to his work as a venture capitalist, Mitt Romney is acutely aware of the motivating power of money. His residential campaign hopes it will have a similar effect on college students, which is why it’s offering them a cut of their fundraising.
Participants in “Students for Mitt” will get 10 percent of the money they raise for the campaign beyond the first $1,000. While candidates often offer professional fundraisers commissions up to 8 percent, campaign experts believe the Massachusetts Republican is the first to do so with the legion of college students who have historically served as campaign volunteers.
“For the kids that want to get involved in a political campaign and they don’t want to spend their summer painting houses, they can help the campaign and themselves at the same time,” said Romney spokesman Kevin Madden.
Makes you sick to your stomach doesn’t it?