• Saturday, May 26, 2012
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Mitt Romney's 10% Solution

Maybe it should come as no surprise that the forces of capitalism are merging with the ideals of student volunteerism in Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign.

The former governor of Massachusetts, who amassed a personal fortune as a business man that has been estimated to be worth as much as $350-million, is using money as a way to help energize young campaign workers.

In what appears to be the first program of its kind, Mr. Romney’s campaign is signing up students to solicit donations and paying them a 10-percent commission if they raise at least $1,000.

Here’s our look at the effort.