Mitt Romney: Rich enough to run for office, according to his own rules. (Scott Audette/Reuters)
Republican presidential contender
Mitt Romney in Sunday's debate:
“I happened to see my dad run for governor when he was 54 years old,” Romney said. “He had good advice to me. He said never get involved in politics if you have to win election to pay a mortgage. If you find yourself in a position when you can serve, you ought to have a responsibility to do so if you think you can make a difference, and don’t get involved in politics when your kids are still young because it may turn their heads.”
We knew that Congress is getting richer and outstripping the rest of us, but actually straight-up saying only rich people should run for office? If working for a living is a necessity, not a choice, you shouldn't even try to become an elected leader? So much for Romney's "We stand for freedom and opportunity and hope." Apparently not the opportunity or hope of making your country's laws unless you're wealthy.