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Gingrich’s Rider on Speaking Contract Required Two Bathrooms

People who are highly paid speakers and performers (even people who perform less than mega fees as grounds acts at fairs) often have “riders” in their contracts which specify things they insist on as perks. The Smoking Gun has HERE a copy of a Newt Gingrich contract.

It turns out he required two bathrooms.

Now, I always felt Newt had two FACES….but….



3 Responses to “Gingrich’s Rider on Speaking Contract Required Two Bathrooms”

  1. The_Ohioan says:

    I dunno. Who would want two bathrooms with a one bedroom suite? Is there such a thing available? Those black magic markers sound a little suspicious, too. This is disturbing.

  2. EEllis says:

    Since I don’t stay in suites at nice hotels I’m not sure how unusual it is. If you travel much and have visitors and buisness meetings in your room I could see the desire. Pretty much the same reason half baths are built into homes these days.

  3. bluebelle says:

    True narcissists need a mirror available at all times– so when Newt brings Calista along…….

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