Mitt Romney shows us why middle America can't relate to Republicans

By GottaLaff

The Romneys are selling their ski retreat in Utah, as well as their home in Belmont, Massachusetts.

Yeah, sure, this is something the average American can relate to. Why, just the other day, I said to my limo driver, "Driver," I said (I call him "Driver", because he detests my repeated finger-snapping), "Ask Butler and Cook if I should dump a couple of our mansions. We really don't need all that extra space, now do we? I mean really, do we?.... Oh, and you just missed the Rodeo Drive exit":

He has been estimated to be worth in excess of $250 million, but former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney may just be belt-tightening along with the majority of Americans.

Romney, the former business whiz and governor of Massachusetts, is looking to unload two of his four mansions, collectively valued in the currently-sour real estate market at close to $10 million.

The more expensive of the two homes is a 9,500 square foot cabin on 11 acres in Deer Valley, Utah, listed at $5.25 million. [...]

Also on the market is the Romneys' chief residence in the posh suburban Boston neighborhood of Belmont, where most home prices run well into the millions. [...]

Eric Fehrnstrom, a spokesman for Romney, said the moves are not an indication the nation's flagging economy has affected the Romney family.

"Now that the children are all grown with families of their own, the Romneys have too much space and are downsizing and simplifying," Fehrnstrom said.

Indeed.

I've been simplifying as well. Our his-and-hers saunas were becoming so cumbersome that we've converted them into indoor sports courts. Our house guests were complaining that the bowling alley and indoor pool simply weren't enough to keep them entertained.

Downsizing is so fun and trendy! Everyone should try it!

Now if you'll excuse me, dahlings, the maids are preparing my champagne bubble bawth. Do drop by a-gayne. See you at Spago! Air kiss!