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The People Who Bought His House Tell Their Story

hypocritexposer

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What Mitt Romney Left Behind: The People Who Bought His House Tell Their Story
September 9, 2012 By Nancy French

Buying a house is usually an impersonal transaction. The buyer sees a scrubbed version of the home, artfully “staged,” possibly with a fresh coat of paint and flowers on the table. Once a purchase price has been negotiated, the buyer and the seller sign legal papers in triplicate, and the new owner gets a set of keys and – if lucky – an extra garage door opener. So, when Hal and Corinne Prewitt decided to buy Mitt and Ann Romney’s Park City, Utah home in spring of 2009, they figured they were in for another paperwork hassle. What they got, however, was a great house, interesting interactions with the man who’d just lost a bid to be the previous election’s GOP nominee, and some insight into the character of the possible next President. In fact, their interaction with Romney was so different than what the Prewitts expected, Hal decided to write down his experience in a Google document which has since been downloaded over 100,000 times.

First of all, the Prewitts were impressed – and a little shocked — when Mitt Romney met them at the property on moving day. There were no brokers or anyone there at the house – just the former governor walking around the house to make sure the new owners were comfortable and familiar with their purchase. “He spent as much time as we needed showing us around, answering our questions and explaining how to use and service the home’s equipment,” Hal wrote. “And when he was done, he gave us his direct contact information should we have problems.

Secondly, the Prewitts were fascinated by the way Gov. Romney – worth, by some calculations, hundreds of millions of dollars – decided to move his things. Some people hire professional movers to pack their things, others hire them to transport them, and others prefer a do-it-yourself approach. Gov. Romney fit into the last category. He went to Home Depot, bought wood, and built the necessary containers to transport his possession from the house. Then, he asked a friend and some family to help him pack his family photos, mementos, and grandchildren’s toys. Then, they carried his things into a U-Haul, which he drove to his new home in California.

The home, according to the Prewitts, was built with a focus on their family, even though it had “no swimming pool, tennis court or movie theater. There are no maid, butler or nanny quarters. Clearly Ann and Mitt raised their kids. No gold faucets, no fancy silverware. The kitchen was simple and typical of an average three bedroom home, very much like those in which we were raised.” Because the Prewitts bought much of the home’s contents, they also got to see the way the family really lived in their home: the linens didn’t have the highest thread count, the master bedroom pillows had tags from a discount store, and almost everything — the art, furniture and drapes — were American made.

Plus, there were lots of toys for the grandchildren. Also, in the Romney’s former mud room, Hal and Corinne found the former governor’s ski gloves with holes in the fingers. Apparently, one of Mitt’s sons had suggested he replace the gloves, but Gov. Romney, whom his sons have described as “frugal” and even “cheap,” thought he could salvage them. When Hal and Corinne found the gloves, they’d been altered.

“Mitt had gone to the garage tool box and wrapped them with duct tape. Thrifty? Yes, and the repair provided an immediate practical solution rather than traveling to the store to buy a new pair,” Hal wrote. “His indifference to appearance demonstrated his confidence, true character and priorities. Good qualities, but easily misunderstood because they are quite different from those displayed by many famous people and certainly politicians, who highly protect and prize their appearance.”

In the Romney’s master bedroom, was a prominent painting of Jesus Christ. “Most Americans know little about Mormonism and we didn’t either,” Hal wrote. “But Mitt Romney clearly had a home of faith and family just like the rest of us.”

“One of the most interesting questions many have asked is, ‘as president will he impose his beliefs on others?’” Hal wrote. “Many claim that a President Romney would take away rights and impose his beliefs on all Americans.” However, possibly the most surprising discovery was a small stash of alcohol in the house, which – the Prewitts were told – was for guests only. Mormonism prohibits drinking alcohol, of course, and the Romneys are teetotalers. However, they kept a few drinks on hand to be good hosts and make sure their guests felt comfortable. Hal believes this stash shows the Romneys wouldn’t impose their beliefs on others from the White House, because they didn’t even impose their beliefs on others in their own house.

The Prewitts didn’t support Romney in the 2008 election. Neither Republicans nor Democrats, they knew very little about Romney, Utah, or his former Presidential bid when they looked for a winter home. However, they felt they needed to speak out, because the caricature of Romney on television is such a far cry from the real man who showed him around the house and packed his own boxes that day.

“Mitt Romney… is not aloof or out of touch. He is a man of faith, family and American values. A guy who is well-grounded. It is not beneath him to roll up his shirt-sleeves and get the job done,” Hal wrote. “The fact that he has allowed this to be kept so very private is a true testament to his character and shows how different he is from many other politicians.”

If Romney wins in November, he’ll be faced with yet another move. Will the new President show up at the White House in a U-Haul? With $16 trillion of national debt, it just might be a move in the right direction.

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Faster horses

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Thanks for the insight. You just don't find anything bad about Mitt Romney
unless the liberals bring up something for political gain. What a great couple Mitt and Ann Romney are.
I hope they get to show us what a great President and First Lady they will be!
Heck, what I've read about them so far, I'm already proud they are Americans!
 

Tam

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Gee I wonder how many assistants Ann Romney will make the tax payers pay for so she can look good for the lastest photo op. I guessing not nearly as many as Michelle Obama. But then Ann doesn't need as much help in that area does she? Compare for yourself :wink:

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Picture picked as it was the only face on that I know was taken before she had tax payers paying for her assistants. Look what she wears when she doesn't have an sytlist picking her clothes. :?

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Picture picked because Ann does not have tax payers paying for her assisants as she has no maids and assistants even though her husband is a VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN

Ann is an understated classic beauty and her face seems to light up when she smiles. She sure has had a hard live healthwise and I pray only the best for her

Oh just so you can compare how good Michelle's tax payer paid assistants/ stylists are here is a picture of her after their magic was done.
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Amazing what your tax funds can do isn't it? :wink:
 

gmacbeef

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I'm Sure Obama will move his crap out of the White House without help. LOL ! Actually I hope he has a lot of help, watching to make sure he doesn't rob us blind when he hits the road.
 

cowman52

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She keeps it in a 5 gallon bucket beside the night stand, the one no body ever see's is so sour looking it would shock the most ardent Stephen king fan would swoon at any revalation.
 

Tam

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What makes me think Ann Romney would not be seen with a hair style like this

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or in a dress like this at official event.
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:roll:

And Michelle is a FASHION ICON :shock: :roll:
 

Tam

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Faster horses said:
Wonder how many people and dollars it takes to fix Michelle's face... :shock:

It is amazing what they can do with Photoshop now days Faster Horses :wink: Look at any other picture of her and she has no boobs and a very large butt. But you would never know that by the magazine cover would you? :? :lol: :lol: :lol:
 

hypocritexposer

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Larrry said:
Tam said:
Look at any other picture of her and she has no boobs and a very large butt. :lol: :lol: :lol:

What a coincidence, they claim thats what obarry likes


I could care less about physical appearances an more about personal caring and attributes.

The obama's "Take" from the US taxpayer and the Romeny's have given.


charitable donations aside, the Romney's are very much more personable.
 
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