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Ian David

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15. That is a good point. I hadn't thought of that.

Reply to elfin (Reply #14)

Thu Apr 12, 2012, 02:44 PM

Apr 2012

I bet he's contracted MasterServ or Halliburton to staff his mansions.

Edited to add:

From the article...

It's possible that the Romney's hired an outside cleaning service to clean their houses and that managed the payroll, but the campaign declined to elaborate on their arrangement. Given the private nature of jobs like these, most high-profile individuals prefer to maintain their own staffs of people who know them well and who they trust.

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Mitt Romney's Maids' Salary Raises Questions [View all] Ian David Apr 2012 OP

well, he's paying them 50 cents an hour. Liberal_in_LA Apr 2012 #1

Pardon my ignorance, but are you suggesting there's an "invisible staff" somewhere? KansDem Apr 2012 #2

I would bet on it. n/t Ian David Apr 2012 #3

Like some illegal immigrants LynneSin Apr 2012 #8

not to mention immigration status Kali Apr 2012 #16

Those salaries put in perspective the vision Romney has for America liberal N proud Apr 2012 #4

The dude owns a whole bunch of mansions, but only about $20k a year "trickles-down" to staff. n/t Ian David Apr 2012 #5

Maybe Ann Romney is working hard at home keeping those houses clean and raising her kids... LynneSin Apr 2012 #6

Maybe there's more than one wife. n/t Ian David Apr 2012 #9

That's what I "heard" guitar man Apr 2012 #20

Very interesting panader0 Apr 2012 #7

Ann DOESN'T Work and Doesn't Pay zorahopkins Apr 2012 #10

Helluva Racket That Mrs. Romney Works At, Sir.... The Magistrate Apr 2012 #11

To quote Bruce Willis: mac56 Apr 2012 #19

He forgot to inlcude the Honduran immigrants he keeps locked joeybee12 Apr 2012 #12

of course he spent only $20,603! YOU try becoming a billionaire paying maids more, like $22,000! unblock Apr 2012 #13

Interesting, but may contract with professional services elfin Apr 2012 #14

That is a good point. I hadn't thought of that. Ian David Apr 2012 #15

especially if they're not in one particular house constantly ctaylors6 Apr 2012 #18

Would horse trainer and stable fees come under "household help"? Gold Metal Flake Apr 2012 #17

Ann Romney's nanny: "It's true that Ann Romney never worked a day in her life." Ian David Apr 2012 #21