2007-02-02 14:22:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
-400-thousand dollars a year.
-Free use of Air Force One
-You can live in the White House
-Use of Camp David
-You can define the stance of your political party
-You have the power to affect the laws & policy of the U.S.
-You become well known, opening doors to money-making opportunities after your term ends
and finally...
You join a an exclusive group of some of the most distinguished men is U.S. history.
2007-02-02 14:35:58 · answer #1 · answered by amg503 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a younger president, the big return is after you are out of office. The fees earned from speaking engagements, books, and consulting fees are where the real money is. The pay for being president is actually lousy when you consider that you have to follow the rules of public service. No gifts, you pay for food, etc.
2007-02-02 22:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by Medical Disaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The salary and benefits mentioned above, plus you can get book deals and lecture tours after you are out of office, for which people pay.
2007-02-02 22:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
400K a year
2007-02-02 22:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by Greg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋