No matter which president, Republican or Democrat, isn't there ethical issues on who finances these trips? Aren't these our tax dollars at work against us?
2006-11-03 23:49:52 · 12 answers · asked by Rick 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Ok, so its through donations but the time is not his own, after all he is "on the clock" so to speak, right?
2006-11-03 23:55:52 · update #1
Ethical, I guess that might be considered, but the president can simply not go anywhere without his security (paid for by you and me) and transportation which is part of his security (paid for by you and me).
The president can go visit his parents and you and I are going to pay for it. He simply is not allowed to wonder off without his staff of people. He is the most heavily protected guy on the planet and there is a price tag that goes with that.
2006-11-03 23:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by Tony C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see the point you are making. I do not know how the bills are paid, but there definitely has to be a certain amount of taxpayer dollars used. Primarily because he is traveling on Air Force One, using full secret service details and this does not account for the amount of local law enforcement required. However, there is nothing illegal in this process and the President should be allowed to campaign for his party as he is in effect the leader of the party. Now having said this, I must also say this, trust me when I tell you that the amount of money spent in this area pales in comparison to other giant wastes of taxpayer money occurring constantly.
2006-11-04 00:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by Bryan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The President combines his trip with "official" Bizzness about 1% and then campaigns about 99%
are we gettin screwed on this?
u bet
But anything that takes Bush away from trying to run the country is a good thing
2006-11-04 00:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by gdeach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are limits to the spending on election campaigns yet maximum comments of overspending ensue way after the form. some 'unfastened' television airtime is given at taxpayers' rate, yet most of the investment comes from inner maximum or company materials. capture 22: Public investment with scrutiny, administration and a huge bill; or inner maximum investment with 'payback' on the investment for helping a pal in %......
2016-11-27 02:33:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His campaign or the national committee of the party. Of course, there are probably some costs (secret service) that are paid by taxpayers, but they would pay no matter what he was doing.
2006-11-03 23:57:19 · answer #5 · answered by Robbie trd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of his campaign fund which is filled with donations from supporters
2006-11-03 23:53:26 · answer #6 · answered by Sanmigsean 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let the Congress vote on this. Neither party wants this to change. By the way, Clinton took more advantage of this than Bush has.
2006-11-04 00:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He's allotted X amount of dollars for campaign expenses.
He uses his war chest.
And we pay the rest.
2006-11-03 23:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no matter what mumbo jumbo the government tries to fill your head with,the american tax payer pays for this.as we do for all government functions and salaries.
2006-11-04 17:09:01 · answer #9 · answered by crazywildman1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do everytime he uses Air Force One.
2006-11-03 23:56:23 · answer #10 · answered by ChaliQ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋