Your Friday News Dump: The Romneys Are Really Rich

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Eric Randall 2,570 Views Jun 1, 2012

Deftly demonstrating a "Friday news dump," Mitt Romney has released his financial disclosure records. Because we know you were concerned, he's doing just fine, financially speaking. Mitt and Ann Romney's financial assets together are valued at between $190 million and $250 million. Private equity can make you a fortune, but being a professional presidential candidate is not a bad gig either, it would appear. Romney made $189,975 he made giving just four speeches in 2011 and between $50,000 and $100,000 on royalties for No Apology.

By all means, read through the documents and find more fun facts. We know, we know, he released them after 5 p.m. on a Friday and you have other stuff to do. We get it... 

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