Campaigning

[Hancle704]

As the President and First Lady travel the country to campaign for Hillary can someone please assure us that the costs associated with this activity are not being paid for by the taxpayers and are ALL billed to Hillary's Campaign or the DNC?

[billethkid]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[jimbo2012]

I wish, we foot the bill.

In the most recently available figures, the cost of operating Air Force One averages approximately S180,118 per hour, according to the Air Force. This figure includes fuel, food, repairs, and basic maintenance.

[Sandtrap328]

George W. Bush didn't use Air Force One (code name - Dummy One) to campaign for Romney 4 years ago.

Oh, the Republucans were distancing themselves from George W. Bush because he was so very unpopular. Bush's approval rating was 22 percent when he left office. Pres. Obama has a 56 approval rating. Bill Clinton had a 60 percent approval, Jimmy Carter had a 34 percent approval.

Maybe the Republicans can trot Dick Cheney on this last day to say how he approves of torture - but just seeing him would be torture for most people!

[janmcn]

As the President and First Lady travel the country to campaign for Hillary can someone please assure us that the costs associated with this activity are not being paid for by the taxpayers and are ALL billed to Hillary's Campaign or the DNC?


Trump will be sent the bill for operating these planes, just like he will send Mexico the bill for building the wall.

[larbud]

George W. Bush didn't use Air Force One (code name - Dummy One) to campaign for Romney 4 years ago.

Oh, the Republucans were distancing themselves from George W. Bush because he was so very unpopular. Bush's approval rating was 22 percent when he left office. Pres. Obama has a 56 approval rating. Bill Clinton had a 60 percent approval, Jimmy Carter had a 34 percent approval.

Maybe the Republicans can trot Dick Cheney on this last day to say how he approves of torture - but just seeing him would be torture for most people!
Ain't it a bit late for the but Bush bull****?

[Hancle704]

Did anyone read the original post?

[LitespeedRider]

Dick Cheney on this last day to say how he approves of torture

Anyone with half a brain does...you know, our enemies certainly do torture...eye for an eye baby...that is simply a fact of life.

[Sandtrap328]

Anyone with half a brain does...you know, our enemies certainly do torture...eye for an eye baby...that is simply a fact of life.

...and we get to murder the family members of a terrorist, says Trumpanzee.

[larbud]

Better than a terrorist murdering My 4 year old Grand Babies at the zoo or...............................

[jimbo2012]

You Dems R showing us your fear of losing now.

:ohdear:

[larbud]

To all the misguided folks voting for hillary because Trump said mean things, Don't forget you're responsible for your actions.. The government can't protect you from terminal stupidity..

[Hancle704]

Once again, before you reply maybe you should read the original post and the question asked.

[Rockyrd]

"Q: When Obama campaigns for Clinton, how will Air Force One or any kind of the government travel and Secret Service associated with the president's campaign work be paid for? Is it the Hillary Clinton Campaign? Is it considered an in-kind contribution? A donation?

FEC: While in office, the president, vice president and first lady each may engage in official, political and campaign-related activities, either separately or in combination. Official expenses are paid by the U.S. government; the costs of political activities are paid by the national party committee and campaign expenses are paid by the candidate's campaign committee.

The party or campaign committee that pays for the political or campaign-related expenses must disclose its payments on reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.

The White House evaluates travel by the president, vice president and first lady to determine whether it is official or political in nature. Consideration is given to their official duties. Federal laws mandate Secret Service protection and other forms of assistance for all of their travel, including political travel. The costs of these services are assumed by the various government agencies providing them.

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/06/who-pays-when-president-obama-is-campaigner-in-chief.html

[jimbo2012]

If that's correct Clinton's campaign will not pay one penny.

She will have the Foundation pay for it. :coolsmiley:

You know, like Chelsea wedding and the foundation gave here a 10 year living gift, all without paying taxes. :clap2:

[janmcn]

IMO the president is doing all this campaigning as much to get under Trump's skin as well as helping Hillary. He has three stops today including the big unity rally tonight with the Clintons, Bruce Springsteen, and Bon Jovi.

It just irritates Trump so much to see Air Force One parked on the tarmac next to his much smaller plane.

That's as close as Trump will come to Air Force One.

[HillaryWins]

As the President and First Lady travel the country to campaign for Hillary can someone please assure us that the costs associated with this activity are not being paid for by the taxpayers and are ALL billed to Hillary's Campaign or the DNC?
Forget about Obama. Did you know that the US secret service will pay almost $3 million to the plane company Trump owns for the secret service to be on his planes and to to run his planes for the campaign. That money goes right into Trumps pocket, more than double the cost of what Hillary has spent because she charters planes. Past candidates have steered clear of such behavior because of its cost to the taxpayers. But Trump doesn't care about that. Shows you how great he really wants America to be, once again, Trump looks out for Trump.

[jimbo2012]

get the facts it 1.6M not 3M

How much did Obama give to Iran? 1.7Billion

this is such BS

[tomwed]

get the facts it 1.6M not 3M

How much did Obama give to Iran? 1.7Billion

this is such BS
A POLITICO analysis of FEC records found that, through the end of August, Trump’s campaign has spent at least $8.2 million at Trump's own businesses, including to hold events at his hotels, buy food from his restaurants and rent office space for its headquarters in his Manhattan office tower.

But the biggest chunk of the expenses, almost $6 million, were to TAG Air, Inc.

Trump, who once said “I could be the first presidential candidate to run and make money on it,” has attracted criticism for mixing business and politics to an unprecedented degree. He has made a point of highlighting his properties on the campaign trail, leading opponents to accuse him of using his presidential bid to promote his brand and line his pockets.

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/donald-trump-secret-service-campaign-travel-payments-228553