2006-10-29 08:03:55 · 16 answers · asked by biggorilla 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
It depends. If they are fundraising events, the costs of flying Air Force one must be paid for by the hosts of the event. This is due to campaign-finance regulations championed by Sens. John McCain and Russ Feingold.
This is a big reason why you are seeing the President going to so many fundraisers that are closed to the press in the homes of wealthy hosts. They had to pony up so much money to cover the cost of the President flying there, they can't pay for an open reception that would be open to the press.
Of course, if he is attending events in his official duty as a President, and not fundraiser-in-chief, taxpayers cover Air Force one operating costs.
2006-10-29 08:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by JeanGrey 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being President and Vice President is a 24/ 7 job. With security concerns and for quick mobility of the President, Air Force One is used by the Pres. I have no problem with any President using AF1. Every day no matter where they are, there is some type of official business, meetings, and briefings the President needs to attend.
2006-10-29 16:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to popular belief, 'Air Force One' is not the plane the President flies on. It is the call sign of any aircraft owned by the Air Force with the President on board. If the President flew on an American Airlines commercial flight, it would be identified as American One during that flight. Because the President only files on aircraft owned by the US Military, any aircraft on which he flies is designated Air Force One, Marine One (usually a helicopter), Navy One (rarely used, the only time I recall is President Bush's flight to the aircraft carrier), or Army One (I have never heard of this call sign actually being used).
2006-10-29 19:07:41 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure you understand the whole Air Force One and Two thing. ANY aircraft carrying the President automatically becomes designated Air Force One, just as any aircraft carrying the Vice-President automatically becomes designated Air Force Two. So I suppose the answer would have to be yes.
2006-10-29 16:13:53 · answer #4 · answered by Sordenhiemer 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yup.... Just like a Democratic President could (and have done) go to Democratic sponsored events. Find something else to carp about.
2006-10-29 16:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by lordkelvin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It is one of the perks of being an incumbent President. Bush CAMPAIGNED for his re-election using Air Force One.
2006-10-29 19:41:49 · answer #6 · answered by tvlscat@flash.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the include other government business.
This has always been the custom and the law, Done by all presidents of both parties
2006-10-29 16:09:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You mean like Clinton for Golf Tourneys ?When you have a job like that -you'll get to ride on it , too . It's a way to keep those in the highest office safe . Or should they go Greyhound unless they are democrats ?
2006-10-29 17:17:40 · answer #8 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they are always working so they have to be at an office at all times. Air force one and two are mobile offices.
2006-10-29 16:08:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, but they can go to a party event in the area as long as they flew there for official business, which is what all presidents do.
2006-10-29 16:30:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋