Presidential fundraising Campaigns, who pays for it?

[El Diablo Blanco]

A couple weeks ago Obama was out in Cali holding some fundraisers for his upcoming election.  He was in SoCal, then NoCal and made three stops.  They said he raised $8 million.

My question is, how much money did the tax payers have to shill over to allow this to happen?

Think about the cost for AirForce 1, the security, the hotels, the food, the security, the cops, the security and everything else it takes to allow him to do this.

Probably cost taxpayers more money for his fundraising than what he raised doing it.  Shouldn't the cost of him doing all of this come from what he raises and not from tax payer money?

Now before you Bush nut huggers come here bashing Obama, this has been done by every president so this is not an Obama bash thread.

[dr.chimps]

PACS and Super-PACS are the way politicians stay viable, these days.

[#1 Klaus fan]

Drones pay for everything in society.

[jesusbod]

A couple weeks ago Obama was out in Cali holding some fundraisers for his upcoming election.  He was in SoCal, then NoCal and made three stops.  They said he raised $8 million.

My question is, how much money did the tax payers have to shill over to allow this to happen?

Think about the cost for AirForce 1, the security, the hotels, the food, the security, the cops, the security and everything else it takes to allow him to do this.

Probably cost taxpayers more money for his fundraising than what he raised doing it.  Shouldn't the cost of him doing all of this come from what he raises and not from tax payer money?

Now before you Bush nut huggers come here bashing Obama, this has been done by every president so this is not an Obama bash thread.

The campaign is supposed to pay for everything but we all know if the President is using Air Force 1 ( the peoples property) we are all paying the bill.

[_bruce_]

The people have to support whatever floats "their" boat.
As a thank you you get a huge battle of "clashing interest" that you can watch on TV while sipping a beer or Dr Pepper.

[#1 Klaus fan]

The people have to support whatever floats "their" boat.
As a thank you you get a huge battle of "clashing interest" that you can watch on TV while sipping a beer or Dr Pepper.

"If it wasn't for me he wouldn't be up there!" Is that a double negative? 

Instead of doing something with your life, give your money to someone to do it for you.

[oldtimer1]

 Obama got 250 Million from Wall street traded companies in a very short period around the time he was raising campaign funds in Manhattan, yet he claims to be anti rich and for the middle class.

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

A couple weeks ago Obama was out in Cali holding some fundraisers for his upcoming election.  He was in SoCal, then NoCal and made three stops.  They said he raised $8 million.

My question is, how much money did the tax payers have to shill over to allow this to happen?

Think about the cost for AirForce 1, the security, the hotels, the food, the security, the cops, the security and everything else it takes to allow him to do this.

Probably cost taxpayers more money for his fundraising than what he raised doing it.  Shouldn't the cost of him doing all of this come from what he raises and not from tax payer money?

Now before you Bush nut huggers come here bashing Obama, this has been done by every president so this is not an Obama bash thread.

As with every campaign fundraiser, the money comes back to the town or city from gas, lodging, meals....no different than a bike rally, carnival, or festival.

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

The campaign is supposed to pay for everything but we all know if the President is using Air Force 1 ( the peoples property) we are all paying the bill.

Do you expect the President to fly around in a Sopwich Camel or something.  BTW, if you've ever been inside Air Force One, you would see that its actually a flying White House...



Air Force One is one of the most recognizable symbols of the presidency, spawning countless references not just in American culture but across the world. Emblazoned with the words “United States of America,” the American flag, and the Seal of the President of the United States, it is an undeniable presence wherever it flies or docks.

Capable of refueling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. The onboard electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulse, and Air Force One is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States.

Inside, the President and his travel companions enjoy 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. Air Force One includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The plane’s two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time.

Air Force One also has quarters for those who accompany the President, including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations.

Air Force One is maintained and operated by the Presidential Airlift Group, part of the White House Military Office. The Airlift Group was founded in 1944 as the Presidential Pilot Office at the direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For the next 20 years, various propeller driven aircraft served the President. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy became the first President to fly in his own jet aircraft, a modified Boeing 707. Over the years, several other jet aircraft have been used, with the first of the current aircraft being delivered in 1990 during the administration of President George H. W. Bush.

[Skip8282]

A couple weeks ago Obama was out in Cali holding some fundraisers for his upcoming election.  He was in SoCal, then NoCal and made three stops.  They said he raised $8 million.

My question is, how much money did the tax payers have to shill over to allow this to happen?

Think about the cost for AirForce 1, the security, the hotels, the food, the security, the cops, the security and everything else it takes to allow him to do this.

Probably cost taxpayers more money for his fundraising than what he raised doing it.  Shouldn't the cost of him doing all of this come from what he raises and not from tax payer money?

Now before you Bush nut huggers come here bashing Obama, this has been done by every president so this is not an Obama bash thread.

Probably the majority was footed by taxpayers.  It's called piggybacking and they usually have like an "official" event and then one or more fundraisers that just "happen" to be in the same area.

The campaign has to pay (I think it's commercial flight rates for certain people or maybe everyone aboard, I'm not sure), but they don't foot any portion of the added security, secret service, etc.

Agreed, all incumbents do it.

Doesn't make it right.

[jesusbod]

Do you expect the President to fly around in a Sopwich Camel or something.  BTW, if you've ever been inside Air Force One, you would see that its actually a flying White House...



Air Force One is one of the most recognizable symbols of the presidency, spawning countless references not just in American culture but across the world. Emblazoned with the words “United States of America,” the American flag, and the Seal of the President of the United States, it is an undeniable presence wherever it flies or docks.

Capable of refueling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. The onboard electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulse, and Air Force One is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States.

Inside, the President and his travel companions enjoy 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. Air Force One includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The plane’s two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time.

Air Force One also has quarters for those who accompany the President, including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations.

Air Force One is maintained and operated by the Presidential Airlift Group, part of the White House Military Office. The Airlift Group was founded in 1944 as the Presidential Pilot Office at the direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For the next 20 years, various propeller driven aircraft served the President. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy became the first President to fly in his own jet aircraft, a modified Boeing 707. Over the years, several other jet aircraft have been used, with the first of the current aircraft being delivered in 1990 during the administration of President George H. W. Bush.

If they want to use Air Force 1 for campaigning then Obama's campaign money should be used for the resources. By the way, Shut your dick sucker