And if they do, is this right? And if Clinton did it before, or all others did it before, shouldn't someone set the example? Doesn't a President have more important matters to deal with especially when his country is at war? I AM NOT HATING ON THIS SPECIFIC PRESIDENT! THIS IS JUST A QUESTION. DO NOT GET ALL SNIPPY!!!
2006-11-05 16:10:53 · 10 answers · asked by Dirty Mutt 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
yes we do He is employed by us the tax payer for his time and air force one is maintained by us the tax payer.
2006-11-05 16:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by roscodog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Republican National Commitee pays for campaign travel for President Bush. Just as the DNC pays to truck Mr. Clinton around.
2006-11-06 00:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by Norman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are limits to the spending on election campaigns but most reports of overspending happen way after the event. Some 'free' TV airtime is given at taxpayers' expense, but most of the funding comes from private or corporate sources.
Catch 22: Public funding with scrutiny, control and a big bill; or private funding with 'payback' on the investment for helping a friend in need......
2006-11-06 00:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Taxpayers do not pay for campaigns. On our Federal Income Tax form, there is a place to check (or not) allowing $3 to go to campaign funds. This money is evenly divided among the parties and you have the option of choosing to donate or not. It is against the law for political candidates to use tax money or employees to assist in their campaigns. Right now in Florida we have two local and state officials who are being sentenced for doing just that.
2006-11-06 00:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We pay for Air Force One to fly around and campaign, plus extra security detail for appearances, the nice suits, etc. so we pay in a indirect way.
2006-11-06 00:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by smerk2121 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a sad truth that an acting president takes part in elections. that is NOT fair as it gives extra dis-advantage to the other party opposing the president in power. and it is even more sad that taxpayers have to take the burden of allowing a MURDEROUS president like Bush to continue rallying over the taxpayer's money and build more mountains of MUSLIM SKULLS all around the world.
2006-11-06 00:16:18 · answer #6 · answered by Amir 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your tax dollars pay for most of the campaigning that incumbents do for themselves or others.
When Bush leaves office you will not only continue to pay for security for him and his family forever, along with medical care and retirement, you will fund a library and a staff to bolster his ego.
2006-11-06 00:14:49 · answer #7 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and no it isn't fair... snippy?, they started it first.
2006-11-06 00:24:02 · answer #8 · answered by david n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to put Iraq on hold until after the elections is putting them in limbo,, "the borders of hell" until November 8th,, doesn't sound quite right to me
2006-11-06 00:15:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes we pay.
2006-11-06 00:12:26 · answer #10 · answered by Gettin_by 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋