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Mitt Romney Is Coming to Redwood City

The presidential hopeful is asking for $1000+ per attendee.

Want to rub elbows with former Governor Mitt Romney as he campaigns for the Republican nomination? It'll cost you $1,000 to attend the reception at the March 26, reported the San Francisco Chronicle.

You’ll have the opportunity to talk politics with hostess and Republican candidate for the 2011 Gubernatorial race, Meg Whitman. Whitman also in Redwood City at during her campaign.

If mere attendance with these political powerhouses isn't enough, you can pay $2,500 for a photo opportunity with the neatly coiffed presidential candidate.

To achieve “event sponsor” or “co-chair” status, you must raise $10,000 and $25,000 respectively and not simply donate because the maximum contribution for individuals is $2,500 per election. Federal multi-candidate PACs may contribute $5,000 per election.

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Merrily May 20, 2013 at 09:54 pm
That is a really good question, Bret! It has been a MIGHTY long time since we had a raise includingRead More even a cost of living increase!
Vanessa Castañeda (Editor) May 20, 2013 at 05:19 pm
Good question, Bret.
Vanessa Castañeda (Editor) May 16, 2013 at 11:35 am
Pamela, are you following a conversation that's taking place on Patch?
Bret Baird May 18, 2013 at 09:05 am
Thank you for posting this. As a teacher who represents 500 teachers, we routinely pay out of ourRead More own pockets to support our students.