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grasswire

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3. he and Callista are selling their books on the campaign trail
Sat Apr 7, 2012, 11:26 PM
Apr 2012

Book signing tables at the events. Seriously.

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Why is anyone other than mitt running? Nt abelenkpe Apr 2012 #1
Why is even Mitt running? RobertEarl Apr 2012 #7
My guesses... Jamaal510 Apr 2012 #24
He's like an old vaudeville clown, realizing how terribly he misses the limelight and laughter. MADem Apr 2012 #2
he and Callista are selling their books on the campaign trail grasswire Apr 2012 #3
His massive ego will not let him do otherwise. Ikonoklast Apr 2012 #4
He needs attention. muntrv Apr 2012 #5
Not exactly. Lugnut Apr 2012 #12
For the same reason he started. He's in debt up to his eyeballs and is a paid performer. Woof! freshwest Apr 2012 #6
Simple, EGO!!!!! center rising Apr 2012 #8
Because it's a tour designed to advertise his business, not a campaign. jeff47 Apr 2012 #9
Yes, and do you think Herman Cain was doing a book tour not a real campaign too? alp227 Apr 2012 #11
I don't think so - Cain still has money jeff47 Apr 2012 #17
Hey Noooooot.... KharmaTrain Apr 2012 #10
Because he's evil. sofa king Apr 2012 #13
At this point, for spite. tanyev Apr 2012 #14
Money and ego.. but mostly money. DCBob Apr 2012 #15
Because Tiffany's jewelry does not buy itself. JoePhilly Apr 2012 #16
Because he and others are being paid to "promote their lies and glinda Apr 2012 #18
To sell books and raise his profile for speaking fees. n/t Lil Missy Apr 2012 #19
Exactly - and because he's an attention whore. polichick Apr 2012 #20
It's a great way to funnel money. n/t rucky Apr 2012 #21
Romney only has 37% MormonReform Apr 2012 #22
Because is a fucking megalomaniac...nt and-justice-for-all Apr 2012 #23
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