Most political professionals agree that Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney‘s stagnant campaign for President is one of the most underwhelming in memory

But that didn’t stop the candidate who preaches fiscal conservatism from handing out more than 200 grand in bonuses to a senior staff that hasn’t delivered much in the way of campaign support or organization.

At the same time, the Romney campaign took out a $20 million loan to cover cash flow after donations have declined in recent weeks.

“Romney comes out of the convention with virtually no bounce and he rewards his aides? This is the guy who claims to be a savvy businessman? Good lord,” grumbled a senior GOP consultant to Capitol Hill Blue.